Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
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Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu
Dar Fibre Boom Sparks Regulation, Urban Planning Concerns
The fast-growing spread of fibre-optic cables across Dar es Salaam is transforming how residents connect to the internet, but it is also raising new
Tanzania Extends Election Violence Inquiry Amid Rising Questions
The government of Tanzania has granted a 42-day extension to a national commission investigating violent unrest linked to the October 2025 general election, in
Slaa Warns Justice Must Precede National Reconciliation
Veteran Tanzanian politician Wilbrod Slaa has urged the country to confront the painful human reality behind last year’s election violence, saying genuine reconciliation cannot
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South Sudan’s First Quarter Plagued by Violence
Between January and March 2025, South Sudan experienced one of its most violent periods in recent memory, with at least 739 civilians killed and nearly 680 others injured, according to a new report from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Tanzania, Somalia Reconnect Through Direct Flights Deal
Tanzania and Somalia have signed a major aviation agreement that will soon see direct commercial flights resume between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu, a move expected to boost diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchange. The announcement came during Somalia’s 65th Independence Day celebration
AI Innovation Offers Mental Health Lifeline in Tanzania
A group of researchers from the University of Dodoma (UDOM) has created a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to help identify early signs of mental health disorders and guide individuals to professional support. The system, dubbed Akili Check, is currently being
Pastoralists Urge Action on Brain Disease Killing Goats
For the Maasai and other pastoralist communities in northern Tanzania, livestock are more than economic assets—they represent history, culture, and survival. But now, a deadly and little-known disease is threatening their way of life. Known locally as Ormilo—meaning “dizziness” in the Maasai
Trump to Host African Presidents for Economic Dialogue
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with five African heads of state next week in Washington, D.C.. The meeting, scheduled to begin on July 9, aims to explore new trade opportunities and revive cooperation between the United States and Africa.
U.S. Delays Weapons Shipment to Ukraine Amid Growing Tensions
As Ukraine continues to defend itself against increasingly aggressive attacks from Russia, the United States has quietly paused the delivery of certain military equipment — a decision that’s stirring both concern and confusion. The announcement came earlier this week from the White
Macron, Putin Resume Talks After Years
The presidents of France and Russia held their first phone conversation in more than two and a half years. The discussion, which lasted over two hours, focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as well as broader international concerns. During the call,
Five Killed in Ugandan Military Helicopter Crash in Somalia
A Ugandan military helicopter operating under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) crashed in flames on Wednesday morning near Aden Adde International Airport, killing five peacekeepers and injuring others in what is being described as one of the
Sean Combs Acquitted of Major Charges, Faces Jail
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the influential music mogul and cultural icon behind Bad Boy Records, was partially acquitted in a high-stakes federal trial that has captivated global attention. After nearly two months of testimony in a New York City courtroom, a jury found