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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REA Power Project to Boost Agro-Processing in Katavi
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) Phase Two B (HEP 2B) project is expected to significantly expand and stimulate agricultural produce processing in Katavi Region, where the majority of residents depend on crop production. Katavi Regional Commissioner Mwanamvua Mrindoto made the remarks on
Tanzania Strengthens Global Position at Mining Indaba 2026
Tanzania is continuing to strengthen its strategic position in the global mining sector following its participation in the international Mining Indaba 2026 conference scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 8 to 12, 2026. According to a statement
Tanzania Drug Availability Reaches 87 Percent
The government has announced that the availability of medicines across health facilities nationwide has reached 87 percent, while stock levels at the Medical Stores Department (MSD) stand at more than 77 percent. Government Chief Pharmacist Daudi Msasi disclosed the figures during a
Tanzania, UAE Agree to Expand Trade Ties
Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to further strengthen their economic and trade relations following high-level talks between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The
Epstein Files Mention Tanzania, Kenya For Children trafficking
Newly released documents from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) have outlined fresh details about the late Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged international trafficking network, with references to several East African countries, including Tanzania and Kenya, appearing in travel records and correspondence. The
Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire Equivalent Globally
Elon Musk has officially become the first person in history to surpass $800 billion in net worth, following a landmark acquisition by his aerospace company, SpaceX, of the artificial intelligence firm xAI. According to Forbes, the purchase has added significant value to
Lagos Assembly Orders Halt To Makoko Demolitions
The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolition activities in the historic waterfront community of Makoko, following widespread protests by residents and civil society activists. The suspension comes as authorities respond to concerns over human rights, forced
US, Iran Set Nuclear Talks In Oman Friday
The United States and Iran have agreed to hold nuclear negotiations this Friday in Oman, officials confirmed, raising hopes for progress in talks over Iran’s controversial nuclear programme. The discussions, set to take place in Muscat, follow weeks of careful planning and
Global Court Rejects Zuma Appeal, Corruption Trial Nears Start
In a decisive legal development on 4 February 2026, South Africa’s High Court in Pietermaritzburg dismissed a significant appeal from former President Jacob Zuma, who sought to block a long-running corruption prosecution. The ruling, delivered by Judge Nkosinathi Chili, removes a major