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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Lissu Challenges Protected Witness in Treason Case
Opposition leader Tundu Lissu, chairman of Tanzania’s main opposition party Chadema, has raised strong objections in the High Court over the use of a protected witness in his ongoing treason trial. Appearing before the Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry on Wednesday, November 12,
Lutheran Church Calls for Justice After Tanzanian Election Violence
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) has urged the government to ensure justice and accountability for citizens who lost their lives or were injured during the violent demonstrations that followed the October 29, 2025 General Election. In a powerful statement issued
Global Leaders Commit to Recognise 160 Million Hectares
World leaders gathered in Belém, Brazil this week ahead of COP30 to announce a groundbreaking pledge to secure the land rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across tropical forest nations. The new initiative, known as the Intergovernmental Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC),
Farmers at the Heart of East Africa’s Green Transition
At a regional agricultural forum held in Mara, Tanzania, on November 12, 2025, agricultural expert Dr Peter Mlay emphasized that the success of East Africa’s agricultural transformation depends not only on technology but also on empowering the farmers who use it. Speaking
Tanzanian Experts Urge Reliable Internet Access for Growth
Technology and policy experts in Tanzania have called on authorities to ensure stable and unrestricted internet access across the country, stressing that connectivity is not a luxury but a crucial pillar for national development. The appeal was made by the Tech &
Tanzania Parliament to Confirm Prime Minister Tomorrow
The National Assembly of Tanzania is set to hold a crucial sitting tomorrow, 13 November 2025, to confirm the appointment of the country’s new Prime Minister and to conduct the election and swearing-in of the Deputy Speaker. The announcement was made by
Speaker Zungu Urges Tanzanian MPs to Uphold Integrity
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Mussa Azzan Zungu, has urged members of the 13th Parliament to respect the dignity of their positions and uphold the trust placed in them by the people. Speaking moments after the swearing-in ceremony of
Ethiopia Chosen to Host 2027 COP32 Climate Summit
Ethiopia has been informally selected to host the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, following backing from the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN). The announcement was made during the ongoing COP30 talks in Belém, Brazil, where negotiators are discussing urgent
John Heche Denies Claims of Secret Police Release Deal
In Dar es Salaam, opposition leader John Heche has spoken publicly for the first time since his release from police custody, firmly rejecting claims that he and his colleagues were freed through secret negotiations with government authorities. Heche, who serves as the