Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
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MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
Tanzania Secures Growing Maize Export Market In Congo
Farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from a more reliable market for their maize after a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the
Tanzania Delays New Port Infrastructure Fee Implementation
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has postponed the launch of a new Port Infrastructure Development (PID) fee, originally scheduled for March 8, 2026, to
Samia Receives UN Message on National Stability and Dialogue
President Samia Suluhu Hassan received a special message from United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres on Wednesday, delivered by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Envoy, Mr.
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Tanzania Set to Host Miss World 2026 Pageant
Tanzania is preparing to host the Miss World 2026 pageant, following official discussions between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the leadership of the Miss World Organization on July 20, 2025, in the historic fishing village of Kizimkazi on the southern coast of
Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Peace Deal
A major breakthrough in one of Africa’s deadliest conflicts may be on the horizon, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group signed a Declaration of Principles in Doha, Qatar, on July 19, 2025, aimed at ending
Cleaner Cookstoves Transform Lives in Rural Tanzania
In the peaceful, forest-fringed village of Mlesa, located in Muheza District of Tanga Region, northeastern Tanzania, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place — one that’s helping both people and nature thrive. Over 700 households and small businesses in the area
Tanzania Boosts Health Funding with Renewed Partnership
Tanzania has taken a major step forward in strengthening its healthcare system by renewing the Health Basket Fund (HBF) agreement with international development partners for the 2025/26 financial year. The new pact, signed on July 18, 2025, increases the funding allocation to
Dar es Salaam Prepares for New Phase of Bus Rapid Transit
Dar es Salaam is gearing up to launch the second phase of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, scheduled to begin full operations on September 1, 2025. The Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit Agency (DART) has already received 99 new buses from
Ceasefire Fails as Violence Returns to Suwayda, Syria
The fragile peace in southern Syria has once again collapsed, with violent clashes erupting in the As-Suwayda Governorate, a predominantly Druze region that has become the latest flashpoint in the country’s prolonged civil war. The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Friday
Israel and Syria Reach Fragile Ceasefire Agreement
Amid rising tensions in southern Syria and a spate of deadly airstrikes, both Israel and Syrian interim authorities have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, brokered with the assistance of Turkey, Jordan, and other regional neighbors. The announcement was made by Tom Barrack,
Turkish-Tanzanian Businessman Shot Dead in Kinondoni
A Turkish-born Tanzanian businessman, Alptekin Zeynelabidin Aksoy, 52, was gunned down by unidentified assailants in broad daylight in the Kinondoni area of Dar es Salaam, sending shockwaves through the local and international business communities. The shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Friday,
CCM Postpones Key Nomination Meetings Before Elections
The ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has delayed two crucial internal meetings that were expected to shape its candidate lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 Tanzanian general election. The meetings—of the party’s Ethics and Security Committee, initially scheduled for Friday, July