Samia Hosts Dangote As Investment Talks Intensify
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held high-level talks with Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, in a meeting widely seen as reinforcing Tanzania’s ambition
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Smart Grid Prevented Bigger Tanzania Blackout
The Tanzanian government has defended the country’s nationwide power outage, saying the blackout was not the result of a catastrophic grid failure but rather
Nationwide Blackout Exposes Tanzania’s Power Grid Risks
Tanzania was plunged into darkness on Saturday evening after a major technical fault crippled the National Electricity Grid, triggering a nationwide blackout that disrupted
Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections
Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the
Tanzania’s Rally Ban Sparks Political Storm
Tanzania has entered a new phase in the debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms after the government temporarily suspended all
Tanzania Drops Controversial Motorcycle Tax Plan
Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance
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Tanzania Marks Historic Milestone with First-Ever Sugar Exports
After decades of battling sugar shortages and price surges, Tanzania has finally achieved self-sufficiency — and for the first time in its history, the nation has begun exporting sugar to international markets. The achievement marks a major breakthrough for the country’s long-troubled
Court Rejects Video Evidence in Lissu Trial
In a landmark decision on October 23, 2025, the High Court in Dar es Salaam ruled in favor of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, rejecting crucial video evidence presented by the prosecution in his ongoing treason trial. The ruling represents a significant moment
Tanzania Launches Trial at Mtwara Gas Plant
Tanzania has taken a significant step toward strengthening its energy infrastructure by initiating trial operations at a new gas-fired power plant in Mtwara, with a capacity of 20 megawatts. The facility is expected to enhance electricity supply across the southern regions, particularly
High-Speed Train Derails Near Ruvu Station, Services Disrupted
A high-speed passenger train operating on Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) derailed early this morning near Ruvu Station in the Coastal Region while traveling from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. The incident, which occurred around 08:00 hours, caused major disruption to rail
Tanzania Women’s Groups Unite to Champion Equal Voice in Upcoming Election
With the general election just days away, a coalition of women’s rights and civil-society organisations in Tanzania has urged citizens especially women to take an active role in shaping the country’s future by turning out in large numbers to vote on October
CIP-AFRICA Highlights Voter Sentiment Ahead Elections
With only six days left before Tanzania’s general elections on October 29, 2025, a recent nationwide poll provides a clear snapshot of voter sentiment and priorities. The findings were released by the Research and Publications Department of CIP-Africa. Speaking to journalists, Thabit
Simone Gbagbo Makes Bold Comeback in Ivory Coast Election
The former first lady of Ivory Coast, , Simone Gbagbo, is staging a remarkable political comeback. Once one of the most powerful and controversial women in West Africa, she is now running for president in Saturday’s general election, stepping into the political
Regional Observers Begin Mission Ahead of Tanzania Election
With just over a week to go before Tanzania’s general election on October 29, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its official Election Observation Mission (SEOM) in the country. The deployment aims to assess the strength of Tanzania’s democratic
Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Dozens in Niger State
At least 35 people have been confirmed dead after a fuel tanker overturned and exploded in northern Niger State on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in one of Nigeria’s deadliest transport disasters this year. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the