Lissu Case Sparks Constitutional Rights Battle
A constitutional petition involving opposition figure and Chadema National Chairman Tundu Lissu has placed renewed focus on the rights of detainees, legal representation and
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The Geopolitics Behind Tanzania’s US Health Deal
Tanzania’s decision to enter a five-year health partnership with the United States is rapidly becoming more than a bilateral agreement. Across diplomatic and public
Diamond, Zuchu Divorce Rocks East African Entertainment
The highly publicised separation between Tanzanian music power couple Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu has evolved beyond celebrity news, igniting widespread debate over wealth management,
Algeria’s Zanzibar Donation Revives Six Decades of African Solidarity
When an Algerian military aircraft touched down at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport carrying more than nine tonnes of educational equipment, it delivered far
Algeria Boosts Zanzibar Education With Over USD 600,000 In Educational Equipment
The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria has donated nine tonnes of educational equipment valued at more than USD 600,000 to Ahmed Ben Bella Secondary
Mbarawa Charts Bold New Future for TAZARA
The Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) into a modern and globally competitive railway, positioning it as
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Commonwealth Deploys Chakwera for Tanzania Dialogue
The Commonwealth has appointed former Malawi president Dr Lazarus Chakwera as its Special Envoy to Tanzania, assigning him the task of helping ease political tension and supporting the start of a national dialogue after the country’s disputed electoral period. Announced by Commonwealth
Samia Names New Ministers to Strengthen Government
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled her new Cabinet, marking a fresh start for her administration with a focus on efficiency, accountability, and advancing national development priorities. The appointments bring a mix of experienced leaders and new faces to key government roles,
Samia Overhauls Cabinet, Drops Seven Ministers in Bold Move
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has carried out one of the most significant cabinet reshuffles of her administration, relieving seven ministers of their posts while allowing them to retain their seats in Parliament. The move signals a strategic effort to rejuvenate government leadership
Pope Urges leaders To listen To the poor.
Pope Leo XIV has called on global leaders to pay attention to the voices of the poor, emphasizing that true peace cannot exist without justice. In a message shared on social media on November 16, 2025, the Pope urged presidents and heads of
Burundi and DR Congo Strengthen Agriculture, Trade, Security
Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have taken a major step to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, including agriculture, cross-border trade, and regional security. The agreement was formalized in Kinshasa in the presence of the two countries’ presidents, along
Bridge Collapse Kills Over 30 Cobalt Miners
At least 32 miners have died after a makeshift bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in southeastern DRC on Saturday, authorities confirmed. The tragedy occurred at an informal mining site, where miners were working near flooded areas when the bridge gave way.
US-Kenyan Soldier Arrested With Explosives
A dual citizen of the United States and Kenya, Charles Onkuri Ongeta, 30, who serves as a US Army Sergeant, was arrested at the Tanzania-Kenya border in Sirari after authorities found him in possession of four CS M68 hand-launched grenades, the Tarime–Rorya
Faith Leaders Demand Justice, National Reconciliation
Sheikh Muharram Mziwanda, head of the Asaalam Islamic Foundation, has expressed surprise over statements made by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) regarding the events of October 29, 2025. Sheikh Mziwanda said the incidents should be described as demonstrations rather than violence, looting,
CCM Maintains Dominance Despite Opposition Boycott
Tanzania’s ruling party has maintained its strong position in national politics, even as the main opposition party chose to boycott the 2025 general elections. Former Secretary-General of the ruling party and current Member of Parliament, Dr. Bashiru Ally, said the opposition’s absence