Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
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Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu
Dar Fibre Boom Sparks Regulation, Urban Planning Concerns
The fast-growing spread of fibre-optic cables across Dar es Salaam is transforming how residents connect to the internet, but it is also raising new
Tanzania Extends Election Violence Inquiry Amid Rising Questions
The government of Tanzania has granted a 42-day extension to a national commission investigating violent unrest linked to the October 2025 general election, in
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CCM Orders Return of All Councilor Aspirants for New Primaries
Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has issued a directive instructing all its regional secretaries to reinstate every aspirant for councilor positions listed in the initial candidate selection. The move aims to ensure a fresh round of internal primary elections ahead
Trump’s Trade Deadline Passes Quietly
U.S. President Donald Trump‘s self-imposed trade deadline passed this week, few bilateral agreements were finalized, raising concerns among economic observers and global stakeholders. Trump’s widely publicized push for “America First” trade realignment appears to have delivered more uncertainty than clarity, prompting regions
Tanzania Launches Major Cargo Rail and Port
President Samia Suluhu Hassan today marked a historic milestone by launching cargo operations on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), inaugurating the Kwala Dry Port, and laying the foundation stone for the Kwala Industrial Park. These projects highlight Tanzania’s commitment to transforming its
Canada to Formally Recognize Palestine at UN
Canada has announced its intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The move was revealed by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, aligning the North American nation with a growing group of Western
Trump’s Tariff Move Strains US-India Relations
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on imports from India, beginning this coming Friday. The announcement, made via Trump’s social platform, Truth Social, is reportedly in response to India’s continued purchase of oil from
Tanzania and Qatar Strengthen Strategic Economic Alliance
Tanzania and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations by expanding cooperation in key areas including trade, investment, energy, and infrastructure development. During a high-level diplomatic meeting held in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and
US and Pakistan Sign Strategic Oil Pact
United States President Donald Trump announced late Wednesday a new partnership with Pakistan, aimed at developing the country’s untapped oil reserves. The deal, revealed via Trump’s Truth Social platform, involves direct U.S. support in exploring and expanding Pakistan’s petroleum sector. Trump described
Violence Erupts in Sudan’s North Kordofan, Displacing Thousands
On the morning of June 25, the peaceful village of Kazkeel in Sudan’s North Kordofan state was abruptly disrupted by heavy gunfire. Fighters from the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), notorious for their role in Sudan’s ongoing conflict,
Kamchatka Earthquake Sparks Pacific Tsunami Alerts
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, unleashing tsunami waves as high as five meters (16 feet) and prompting widespread evacuation orders across the Pacific Rim, including Hawaii, Japan, and other vulnerable coastal