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 Braces for Uncertain Rains Ahead of 2025–2026 Season
Tanzania is preparing for what experts describe as an unpredictable rainy season from November 2025 to April 2026, with meteorologists warning that many regions could experience below-average rainfall and extended dry spells. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) released its latest outlook this
Government Moves to Protect Tanzanian Moral Values
The Tanzanian government is ramping up efforts to defend “indigenous moral values” against what officials call creeping Western cultural influence, as part of a broader campaign led by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups. Minister Dorothy Gwajima has
Madagascar Military Installs Colonel as President
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is poised to assume the presidency of Madagascar on Friday, October 17, 2025, following a military intervention that removed President Andry Rajoelina from office. The move comes amid weeks of public protests over poor access to essential services, including
High Court Halts Lissu Treason Trial After Registrar’s Death
The High Court in Dar es Salaam has unexpectedly adjourned the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu following the sudden death of Ms. Asha Mwetindwa, the Deputy Registrar of the Shinyanga sub-registry. The hearing, which resumed on October 15, 2025, was
Global Central Banks Turn to Gold as Confidence in Dollar Wavers
The world’s central banks are buying gold at a pace not seen in decades — a move that has propelled the precious metal to become the second-largest reserve asset globally, after the US dollar. A new report released by the European Central
Tanzania Opens Massive Tender for Non-GMO Grain Exports
Tanzania has launched one of its largest food reserve sales in recent years, inviting local and international buyers to bid for over half a million tonnes of non-GMO grain. The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) says the move aims to maintain the
Tanzania Military Dismisses Political Social Media Claims
Tanzania’s military has urged citizens to ignore social media posts suggesting that the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (JWTZ) are involved in politics, calling such claims false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Colonel Bernard Mlunga, the Acting
Gunfire Erupts as Mourners Flee Kasarani Tragedy
What began as a solemn farewell to one of Kenya’s most influential political figures descended into tragedy on Thursday, when police opened fire to disperse thousands of mourners at Kasarani Stadium during the memorial service for the late former Prime Minister Raila
ICC Disqualifies Chief Prosecutor from Duterte Case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has disqualified its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, from the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte due to concerns over a potential conflict of interest. The decision, made by the ICC Appeals Chamber, noted Khan’s prior involvement