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
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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
President Samia Sends Condolences Cardinal Pengo Death
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has extended heartfelt condolences following the passing of Polycarp Pengo, the retired Archbishop
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Tanzania Opens Talks With U.S. Over Travel Ban Fears
The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is actively engaging in diplomatic talks with the United States following reports that Tanzanian citizens may soon face travel restrictions to the U.S. if immigration concerns raised by Washington are not resolved. In a
Oil Prices Surge on Israel–Iran Crisis Escalation
Oil prices have surged sharply this week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran have raised fears of a broader regional conflict that could endanger critical energy infrastructure and global oil supplies.
R. Kelly Cries for Help Amid Prison Ordeal
R&B singer R. Kelly, once celebrated for hits like Ignition (Remix) and I Believe I Can Fly, is now fighting not for fame, but for his life. The 58-year-old musician, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, is serving a 30-year sentence following his 2021
Israel Eliminates Iran’s New Military Commander
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the targeted killing of Major General Ali Shadmani, who had just been appointed as head of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters — the nerve center of Iran’s wartime command. Shadmani was appointed only two days
President Samia Announces Key Leadership Changes
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made important leadership appointments in Tanzania’s public institutions, reflecting her commitment to strengthening vital sectors including health and diplomacy. Among the notable changes, Dr. Delilah Kimambo has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Muhimbili National
President Samia Rallies Farmers to Grow More
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on farmers in Meatu District and across the nation to boost the production of cotton and other essential crops that can power local industries and attract long-term investment. Addressing a large public gathering at the Meatu
Trump Grants TikTok Third Ban Extension Deadline
Donald Trump has once again pushed back the U.S. government’s enforcement of a ban on TikTok, granting the Chinese-owned social media app another 90 days to finalize a sale to an American buyer. The extension, announced Tuesday, ensures that the platform will
India, China Urge Citizens To Flee Iran, Israel
In a sharp escalation of Middle East hostilities, both India and China have issued emergency advisories urging their nationals to immediately evacuate from Iran and Israel. The appeals come amid growing fears of an all-out regional conflict, triggered by unprecedented military strikes
Xi Jinping Declares World No Longer Needs U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, made a bold geopolitical statement during the China–Central Asia Summit in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Speaking before a high-level gathering, he said: “The world can move on without the United States.” The