Tanzanian Seafarer’s Body Returns After Attack
The body of Tanzanian seafarer Mchama Mongu, who died while on duty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in the country through
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Tanzania Opens Major Probe Into Election Violence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a sweeping criminal investigation into violence linked to Tanzania’s disputed 2025 election period, signaling a potentially historic attempt
Mystery Deepens Over Arusha Businessman Death
Police in northern Tanzania are investigating the mysterious death of businessman Sifaeli Christofa Mollel, whose decomposed body was discovered inside a house linked to
Tanzania Opposition Accuses Registrar Over Political Pressure
Political tensions have escalated in Tanzania after the Registrar of Political Parties issued a formal notice to the opposition party CHADEMA, requesting it to
Tanzania Seizes 66,048 Litres Illicit Chemicals
Tanzanian authorities have intercepted 66,048 litres of illicit precursor chemicals in a major anti-narcotics operation in Dar es Salaam, exposing what officials describe as
Tanzania Sets Transport Reform Agenda 2026/27
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious transport development agenda for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining eight strategic priorities aimed at modernising infrastructure and improving efficiency
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Tanzania Engages U.S. Diplomatically Over New Visa Bond Rule
The Government of Tanzania has begun diplomatic discussions with the United States following Washington’s recent decision to introduce a visa bond requirement for Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and tourist visas. According to an announcement from the U.S. Department of State,
Trailblazer Edith Kisamo Empowers Tanzania’s Aviation Future
The first female B1-licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania, Edith Kisamo is spearheading a transformation in aviation training and certification across East Africa. As CEO Aerolink Solutions Tanzania Limited and Accountable Manager of a leading aviation training firm, Kisamo is encouraging more
ICC Convicts Former Militia Chief for Darfur Atrocities
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the brutal conflict that ravaged Sudan’s Darfur region
EAC Faces Growing Strains Amid Civil Society Alarm
Regional unity within the East African Community (EAC) is showing signs of strain, as civil society organisations warn that corruption, trade barriers, digital inequality, and insecurity are threatening to stall decades of integration efforts. These concerns were voiced during the 2025 East
High Court Petition Filed Over Alleged Abduction of Polepole
The mystery surrounding the alleged abduction of former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba, Humphrey Polepole, has taken a new turn after his legal team filed a constitutional petition at the High Court in Dar es Salaam, demanding that authorities reveal his whereabouts and
Somalia to Introduce Kiswahili in National Schools
Somalia has announced plans to introduce Kiswahili into its national school curriculum — a decision hailed as both historic and strategic. The announcement was made by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during the East African Conference (EACON 2025) in Mogadishu, where he described
Court Hands 30-Year Sentence in Nzega Sexual Assault Case
A court in Nzega District, located in Tanzania’s Tabora Region, has sentenced a local farmer to 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a young man with mental health challenges. The landmark ruling, delivered by Senior Resident Magistrate
Grieving Mother Speaks Out in Search for Humphrey Polepole
The Tanzania Police Force has opened a formal investigation into the alleged abduction of former diplomat Humphrey Polepole, following explosive claims made by his brother, Augustino Polepole, that have gripped the nation and fueled online speculation just weeks before the country’s general
Tanzania Police Warn Against Viral Misinformation
Tanzanian authorities have issued a strong warning against spreading misinformation on social media following the circulation of a viral video featuring a man claiming to be a military officer. The video, surfacing just weeks ahead of the October 29 general elections, has