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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Germany, UK, France in Joint Push to Ease Gaza Crisis
In a strong display of diplomatic solidarity, the governments of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are coordinating a foreign ministerial visit to Israel next week. The purpose: to push for immediate humanitarian access and a de-escalation of the growing Gaza crisis.
Minister Kombo Applauds Africa CDC’s Pan-African Health Work
Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has commended the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its leading role in advancing public health and disease prevention across the African continent. During his
‘Made in Tanzania’ Initiative Launched to Boost Local Industry
The official launch of the Made in Tanzania initiative marks a transformative moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to build a robust, self-reliant economy. By promoting confidence in homegrown products, the campaign aims to revitalise Tanzania’s industrial sector, drive local innovation, and
Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir from Entry
The Netherlands has officially barred two senior Israeli ministers—Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir—from entering the country, citing concerns over their far-right political positions and inflammatory rhetoric amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. The decision, confirmed by Dutch Foreign Ministry officials on Monday, marks
UN warns of rising hunger in Africa amid global decline
While global hunger is showing signs of decline, a new United Nations report highlights a troubling trend in Africa, where hunger continues to rise. According to the report, an estimated 512 million people worldwide will remain undernourished by the end of the
U.S. Suspends Visa Services in Niger Amid Diplomatic Strain
The United States has suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, indefinitely. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State confirmed the halt, which affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing unspecified “concerns with the Government of
China Introduces National Childcare Subsidy to Boost Birth Rate
Parents in China are now eligible to receive an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan (approximately TSh375,000) for each child under the age of three, marking the first time the government has introduced a nationwide policy aimed at raising the country’s declining birth
Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Global Food System Reforms
Tanzania has reaffirmed its strong commitment to actively participate in global efforts to reform food systems, with the aim of building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient systems that support the well-being of people, the planet, and the global economy. The Minister for Foreign
Fresh Hope for Eastern Congo as Global Diplomacy Ramps Up
Efforts to bring an end to the long-running conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are gaining momentum once again, following years of stalemates and failed peace deals. Backed by Qatar and the United States, a