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Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance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 Strengthens Global Ties at Uganda NAM Summit
Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation and South–South solidarity at the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held in Kampala, Uganda, from October 15–16, 2025. The country’s delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African
Madagascar Military Takes Control After Rajoelina Ousted
Madagascar’s political crisis deepened dramatically on Tuesday after the army seized power, saying it had stepped in to restore order following the impeachment and flight of President Andry Rajoelina. Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a senior commander in the Malagasy army, announced on national
High Court Upholds INEC’s Decision on Mpina Case
The hopes of opposition politician Luhaga Mpina to contest in Tanzania’s upcoming presidential election have been dashed after the High Court of Tanzania dismissed his petition challenging the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify him from the race.
High Court Weighs Sister’s Testimony in Polepole Case
The mysterious disappearance of former diplomat Humphrey Polepole took a new twist today after the High Court in Dar es Salaam heard a plea from his defence lawyers seeking to allow oral testimony from his sister, Christina Polepole. Appearing before Principal Judge
Calls Mount for Germany to Compensate Tanzania Over Stolen Giants
Former Tanzanian and environmental activist Riziki Saidi Lulida still remembers the first time she saw the towering replica of a dinosaur from her homeland — not in Africa, but in a Berlin museum. “It was taken from Lindi, from our soil,” she
Tundu Lissu Questions Whereabouts of Polepole
During proceedings at the High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry, opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges, raised questions about the fate of former Tanzanian diplomat Humphrey Polepole. Polepole, who served as ambassador to both Malawi and Cuba,
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Dies
The former Prime Minister of Kenya and a towering figure in the nation’s political landscape, Raila Odinga has passed away at the age of 80. He died on Wednesday while receiving treatment at a hospital in India, where he had been resting
Congo, M23 Sign Deal to Monitor Ceasefire
The Congolese government and the M23 rebel group have agreed to establish an international mechanism to oversee their ceasefire agreement. The accord, signed in Doha, Qatar, under the mediation of the Qatari government, aims to prevent further clashes and ensure compliance with
Trump Issues Ultimatum to Hamas Over Disarmament
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the militant group must disarm under the terms of a recent ceasefire agreement, or face potential U.S. intervention. Speaking from the White House on October 14, Trump emphasized that Hamas had been given assurances to disarm