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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India Ramps Up Women’s Safety With AI and Drones
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a high-tech safety overhaul using artificial intelligence (AI), drones, smart lighting, and automated surveillance systems. The move comes amid a public interest case before the Supreme Court of India, brought forward by a group of
General Election Seen as Key to National Development
As the country prepares for its upcoming general election, voices from all corners of society—political analysts, scholars, and ordinary citizens—are emphasizing that elections are far more than political rituals. They are essential mechanisms that shape the nation’s future. Elections determine who will
Tanzania Moves to Resolve Tribunal Case Backlog
Tanzania’s Minister for Industry and Trade, Professor Selemani Jafo, has called on the reconstituted Fair Competition Tribunal (FTC) to expedite resolution of 32 long-pending cases. The minister emphasized the importance of swift justice in eliminating bottlenecks that have stalled economic progress and
Congo Faces Escalating Mpox Outbreak Emergency
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing one of its worst health emergencies in recent years as a severe mpox outbreak continues to spread across the country, straining an already fragile healthcare system. Between January and May 2025, the DRC
Global Harmony Depends on Cultural Respect
In today’s hyperconnected world, where ideas, people, and cultures cross borders with the swipe of a screen, fostering cultural tolerance is no longer a mere aspiration—it is an essential pillar for global peace and progress. While societies have grown increasingly interdependent through
Tanzania Engages Global Diaspora to Drive Tech Future
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has called on Tanzanians living abroad to support the recently launched Samia Extended Scholarship Programme (DS/SI+). Speaking during a high-level virtual dialogue, Minister Prof. Adolf Mkenda emphasized that Tanzania is investing in a generation of
Ukraine, Russia Set to Resume Talks in Türkiye
The long and bitter Russia–Ukraine war could see a flicker of diplomatic progress this week as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the next round of direct peace negotiations with Russia will take place on Wednesday in Türkiye. Speaking in a video
Japan Ruling Bloc Loses Grip on Both Houses
Japan’s political landscape was jolted on Sunday as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ruling coalition lost control of both chambers in the National Diet, the country’s bicameral legislature. It’s the first time in more than 30 years that a sitting government
Civilians Trapped as Gaza Crisis Deepens
Tensions continue to rise in the heart of the Gaza Strip as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) expand their ground operations and issue new evacuation orders, forcing thousands of Palestinians to flee once again. The latest order focuses on Deir al-Balah, a