Chinese Factory Owner Found Dead in Dar es Salaam Plant
A Chinese factory owner has been found dead inside the premises of his industrial facility in Mabibo Sokoni, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, in
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Tanzania Begins Pension Payments for Kagera War Veterans
Tanzania has announced the completion of a long-awaited process to begin pension payments for veterans who fought in the historic Kagera War but were
Tanzania Targets Eight Million Jobs in Five Years
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to create eight million jobs within the next five years, with the government increasingly looking beyond its borders
Tanzania Moves to End ‘Lumbesa’ Crop Trade System
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has announced a sweeping push to modernize Tanzania’s agricultural trading system, declaring an end to the long-criticized “lumbesa” practice that
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
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
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CCM Drops Front-Runner in Isimani Nomination Shock
A surprising political twist has emerged in Tanzania’s ruling party selection process after a leading contender in internal opinion polls was bypassed in favour of a different nominee for the Isimani parliamentary race in Iringa Region. Businessman Fred Ngajiro, widely known by
France Orders Urgent Exit From Mali Crisis
A rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Africa has triggered urgent international concern, after the government of France called on its citizens to leave Mali immediately following a wave of coordinated attacks that struck multiple locations over the weekend, including the capital
US America250 Passport Plan Triggers Global Political Debate
A proposed commemorative passport in the United States is drawing sharp international attention, after officials revealed plans for a special “America250” edition to mark 250 years since the nation’s founding—an anniversary rooted in the historic United States Declaration of Independence. The passport,
Tanzania Sparks Global Debate Over Khat Legalisation Policy
A controversial proposal inside Tanzania’s Parliament is rapidly drawing international attention, after a senior lawmaker called for the legalisation of mirungi better known globally as khat arguing that the plant could unlock new economic opportunities if properly regulated. The proposal, raised on
Health Insurance Debate Sparks Wider Religious Questions
Public debate has intensified in Tanzania following remarks by a Muslim cleric questioning the religious permissibility of health insurance, raising broader concerns at a time when the government is advancing plans for universal coverage. The discussion was triggered after comments aired on
Kenya President To Address Tanzania Parliament In Landmark Visit
The President of Kenya, William Ruto, is set to deliver a high-profile address to the Parliament of Tanzania on May 5, 2026, in a move widely viewed as a significant step toward strengthening regional diplomacy and economic cooperation in East Africa. The
Nigeria Faces Renewed Deadly Rural Violence
At least 29 people have been killed in a coordinated armed attack in northeastern Nigeria, underscoring the deepening security crisis in Africa’s most populous nation as authorities struggle to contain persistent violence in remote rural regions. According to security officials, armed men
Botswana Ends Colonial Ban on Same-Sex Relations
The government of Botswana has officially removed colonial-era provisions that criminalised same-sex relations from its Penal Code, completing a landmark legal reform that marks a significant turning point in the country’s constitutional and human rights history. The reform finalises a process that
Armed Assault Leaves Nine Dead in Nigeria
Nine people have been killed after armed men launched a prolonged assault on Guyaku village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State in northeastern Nigeria, in an attack that has once again exposed the fragile security situation in the region. According