Tanzania Records Sharp Decline no in Sexual Violence
Tanzania has reported a significant decline in sexual violence cases nationwide, with government figures showing a drop in reported incidents across all genders over
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Child Heart Patient Returns as Future Doctor
Eighteen years after surviving one of Tanzania’s earliest pediatric heart surgeries, a young woman who once lay in a hospital bed fighting for her
Tanzania Boosts Health Workforce with Nearly 38,000 New Hires
The Tanzanian government has continued to strengthen its health sector workforce over the past five years, with a total of 37,921 health workers recruited
Lake Victoria Under Severe Ecological Strain
Lake Victoria, the economic and ecological backbone of East Africa, is facing intensifying environmental pressure as pollution, overfishing, and climate-related disruptions converge into what
Tanzania Strengthens Position as Emerging Global Graphite Powerhouse
Tanzania is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most strategic graphite producers as global demand for battery minerals continues to rise alongside the
Tanzania Strengthens Maternal Healthcare Through Major Investment in Midwifery Services
Tanzania’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Grace Magembe, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every mother and newborn receives quality, safe, and standard
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Tanzania Launches Trial at Mtwara Gas Plant
Tanzania has taken a significant step toward strengthening its energy infrastructure by initiating trial operations at a new gas-fired power plant in Mtwara, with a capacity of 20 megawatts. The facility is expected to enhance electricity supply across the southern regions, particularly
High-Speed Train Derails Near Ruvu Station, Services Disrupted
A high-speed passenger train operating on Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) derailed early this morning near Ruvu Station in the Coastal Region while traveling from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. The incident, which occurred around 08:00 hours, caused major disruption to rail
Tanzania Women’s Groups Unite to Champion Equal Voice in Upcoming Election
With the general election just days away, a coalition of women’s rights and civil-society organisations in Tanzania has urged citizens especially women to take an active role in shaping the country’s future by turning out in large numbers to vote on October
CIP-AFRICA Highlights Voter Sentiment Ahead Elections
With only six days left before Tanzania’s general elections on October 29, 2025, a recent nationwide poll provides a clear snapshot of voter sentiment and priorities. The findings were released by the Research and Publications Department of CIP-Africa. Speaking to journalists, Thabit
Simone Gbagbo Makes Bold Comeback in Ivory Coast Election
The former first lady of Ivory Coast, , Simone Gbagbo, is staging a remarkable political comeback. Once one of the most powerful and controversial women in West Africa, she is now running for president in Saturday’s general election, stepping into the political
Regional Observers Begin Mission Ahead of Tanzania Election
With just over a week to go before Tanzania’s general election on October 29, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its official Election Observation Mission (SEOM) in the country. The deployment aims to assess the strength of Tanzania’s democratic
Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Dozens in Niger State
At least 35 people have been confirmed dead after a fuel tanker overturned and exploded in northern Niger State on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in one of Nigeria’s deadliest transport disasters this year. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the
Samia Urges Peaceful Voting as Tanzania Prepares for Polls
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to turn out in large numbers for the upcoming October 29, 2025 general elections, assuring citizens that the only “march” expected on that day will be the peaceful one towards polling stations. Addressing a
Zitto Pledges Equal Identity for All Kigoma Residents
In the bustling border town of Kigoma, where the waters of Lake Tanganyika meet the heart of western Tanzania, one issue continues to define everyday life identity. For many locals, having a National Identification Authority (NIDA) card is not just about paperwork;