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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Tanzania Declares Free Hepatitis Care Nationwide
Tanzania has taken a major step in the fight against hepatitis, announcing that testing, treatment, and vaccination for the disease will now be provided free of charge to all citizens. The declaration was made during the country’s national observance of World Hepatitis
Fire Kills Five Young Children in Tabora Orphanage Dorm
A horrific fire broke out in the early hours of July 29, 2025, at a small orphanage located in the Igambilo area of Misha Ward, part of Tabora Municipality in Tanzania, leaving five children dead as they slept in their dormitory. The
Sudan’s RSF Declares Rival Government in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied factions have announced the formation of a new governing authority in territories they control, particularly in the troubled region of Darfur. The move signals a deepening rift in the already fragile state, raising fears
Over 1,000 Rabbis Urge Israel to Allow Aid
More than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish scholars from around the world have joined together to condemn what they describe as the use of hunger as a weapon in the ongoing Gaza conflict, calling on the Israeli government to urgently allow life-saving humanitarian
Church Attack in Congo Leaves 43 Worshippers Dead
At least 43 people, including nine children, lost their lives after armed rebels attacked a Catholic church in the northeastern town of Komanda, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Sunday. The assault, attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF),
UN Agencies Shift Global Base to Nairobi
The United Nations (UN) has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of three major agencies—UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women—to Nairobi by 2026. This transformative move places the Kenyan capital in the company of just three other cities—New York City, Geneva, and Vienna—which
Zanzibar Champions Youth, Women in Marine Sector Growth
The Government of Zanzibar has reaffirmed its determination to forge strategic partnerships aimed at transforming the Blue Economy into a tool for empowering women and youth, while enhancing sustainable use of marine resources. Speaking during the closing ceremony of a regional forum
Liberation Leaders Urged to Strengthen Unity
Former Tanzanian Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda has made a passionate call for deeper unity and cooperation among Africa’s six founding liberation movements, urging them to align their historic missions with today’s challenges. Speaking on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Pinda emphasized
Artificial Intelligence Reinvents Global Cybersecurity Strategy
In today’s hyper-connected world, almost every activity—from messaging friends on social media to settling electricity bills—takes place online. But as digital transformation accelerates, so do the threats hiding in its shadows. Cybercriminals are evolving, launching sophisticated attacks using phishing, data breaches, ransomware,