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
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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
Mystery Deepens Over Arusha Businessman Death
Police in northern Tanzania are investigating the mysterious death of businessman Sifaeli Christofa Mollel, whose decomposed body was discovered inside a house linked to
Tanzania Opposition Accuses Registrar Over Political Pressure
Political tensions have escalated in Tanzania after the Registrar of Political Parties issued a formal notice to the opposition party CHADEMA, requesting it to
Tanzania Seizes 66,048 Litres Illicit Chemicals
Tanzanian authorities have intercepted 66,048 litres of illicit precursor chemicals in a major anti-narcotics operation in Dar es Salaam, exposing what officials describe as
Tanzania Sets Transport Reform Agenda 2026/27
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious transport development agenda for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining eight strategic priorities aimed at modernising infrastructure and improving efficiency
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Rwanda and DRC Pursue U.S.-Backed Mineral Reforms
For years, the heart of Africa has been both blessed and burdened. Beneath the soil of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lie vast reserves of minerals that power modern life cobalt for electric cars, tantalum for smartphones, lithium
Tanzania Police Summon Polepole Over Online Allegations
The story of Humphrey Polepole, former diplomat and once a familiar face in government, has now taken a dramatic turn. Weeks after stepping down from his ambassadorial post, he has become a central figure in an unfolding investigation that has gripped public
Kawe Market Inferno Prompts Urgent Government Relief
The fire that tore through Kawe Market in Dar es Salaam on the night of September 15 left behind more than ashes—it left hundreds of families uncertain about their tomorrow. Traders stood helplessly as stalls and goods worth millions went up in
Women Lead Push for Safer Maritime Future
Tanzania’s Marine Police recently hosted a special training session that brought together students, community members and stakeholders to learn about maritime safety, crime prevention and rescue operations. The training shone a spotlight on women officers who serve in the Marine Police, aiming
Tanzania Weighs Gold And BRICS To Cut Western Financial Grip
As global powers tighten financial rules and reinforce dollar dominance, Tanzania faces renewed pressure to balance stability with sovereignty. Economists warn that Western-imposed financial frameworks — from IMF conditionalities to new global tax regimes – risk narrowing the country’s economic policy space.
INEC Cancels Mpina, ACT-Wazalendo Faces Setback
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially annulled the presidential nomination of Luhaga Joelson Mpina, the candidate representing the opposition party ACT-Wazalendo, following the acceptance of a legal objection filed by the Attorney General, Hamza Saidi Johari. The decision, made during
Why Tanzania’s Tendaguru Survivors Were Never Paid — As Germany Keeps Paying Holocaust Victims
LINDI / BERLIN — More than a hundred years ago, German scientists dug deep into the red earth of southern Tanzania’s Lindi region and unearthed one of the world’s most complete dinosaur fossils — the Brachiosaurus brancai, later renamed Giraffatitan. It became
U.S. Envoy Warns Tanzanians Against Visa Overstays
The United States’ acting envoy to Tanzania has issued a firm reminder to Tanzanians traveling to the United States: respect the terms of your visa and depart on time. Andrew Lentz, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam,
Mpina Defends Nomination, Challenges Samia’s Candidacy
Opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina has formally responded to legal objections that sought to block his candidacy, while simultaneously filing a challenge against the nomination of the ruling party’s candidate, Samia Suluhu Hassan. The submissions were made September 14, 2025, to the