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Pope Urges leaders To listen To the poor.

November 17, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has called on global leaders to pay attention to the voices of the poor, emphasizing that true peace cannot exist without justice. In a message shared on social media on November 16, 2025, the Pope urged presidents and heads of

Bridge Collapse Kills Over 30 Cobalt Miners

November 17, 2025
 At least 32 miners have died after a makeshift bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in southeastern DRC on Saturday, authorities confirmed. The tragedy occurred at an informal mining site, where miners were working near flooded areas when the bridge gave way.

US-Kenyan Soldier Arrested With Explosives

November 17, 2025
A dual citizen of the United States and Kenya, Charles Onkuri Ongeta, 30, who serves as a US Army Sergeant, was arrested at the Tanzania-Kenya border in Sirari after authorities found him in possession of four CS M68 hand-launched grenades, the Tarime–Rorya

Faith Leaders Demand Justice, National Reconciliation

November 17, 2025
Sheikh Muharram Mziwanda, head of the Asaalam Islamic Foundation, has expressed surprise over statements made by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) regarding the events of October 29, 2025. Sheikh Mziwanda said the incidents should be described as demonstrations rather than violence, looting,

CCM Maintains Dominance Despite Opposition Boycott

November 17, 2025
Tanzania’s ruling party has maintained its strong position in national politics, even as the main opposition party chose to boycott the 2025 general elections. Former Secretary-General of the ruling party and current Member of Parliament, Dr. Bashiru Ally, said the opposition’s absence

NECTA Reports 7.67 Percent Increase in Exam Candidates

November 17, 2025
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has announced a significant rise in registrations for this year’s Form Four national examination, with the number of candidates increasing by 7.67 percent compared to last year. Speaking to the press, NECTA’s Executive Secretary, Prof.

Community Miners Gain Skills and Opportunities

November 17, 2025
A major gold-mining operation in northern Tanzania has handed over 13 licences to small-scale miners and sponsored specialised training aimed at helping them shift from traditional methods to modern, more productive practices. The initiative, which supports the national agenda of strengthening small-scale
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