Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
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MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
Tanzania Secures Growing Maize Export Market In Congo
Farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from a more reliable market for their maize after a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the
Tanzania Delays New Port Infrastructure Fee Implementation
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has postponed the launch of a new Port Infrastructure Development (PID) fee, originally scheduled for March 8, 2026, to
Samia Receives UN Message on National Stability and Dialogue
President Samia Suluhu Hassan received a special message from United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres on Wednesday, delivered by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Envoy, Mr.
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Tz and Grenada Deepen Economic and Diplomatic Cooperation
Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Grenada, with a particular focus on creating jobs for youth and advancing industrial development. The pledge was made by Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa during a meeting with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell,
Tanzania’s Breastfeeding Success Shows Strong National Progress
Tanzania has recorded remarkable progress in promoting breastfeeding, as new figures show that more mothers are embracing exclusive breast milk feeding during their babies’ critical first months of life. Recent health data reveal that the percentage of infants who are exclusively breastfed
China Launches Child Subsidy to Address Falling Birth Rates
China has introduced a landmark nationwide subsidy program, offering parents 3,600 yuan annually (approximately £375 or $500) for each child under three years old. This financial support is the government’s first large-scale initiative to help families with the cost of raising young
African and Caribbean Leaders Seek Stronger Trade Partnership
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa At the opening of the 4th Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2025), held at the Radisson Conference Centre in St. George’s, Grenada, called on African and Caribbean nations to work together more closely to overcome the
Ivory Coast President to Seek Fourth Term Amid Political Strife
Ivory Coast’s incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, has formally declared his intention to run for a fourth term in the presidential election scheduled for October 2025. This announcement has stirred significant political debate within the country, especially given the controversial constitutional
Tundu Lissu Legal Case Faces Further Delay
Government prosecutors have asked the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court for more time to finalize legal procedures required to transfer the high-profile treason case involving opposition politician Tundu Lissu to the High Court of Tanzania. The delay is attributed to a pending decision
CCM Drops Dozens of MPs Ahead of Election
With national elections looming, Tanzania’s long-ruling political party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has taken a bold step by excluding over 30 incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) from its initial list of approved candidates. This major shake-up follows the party’s internal vetting process,
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