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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Tanzania Battles Rising Threat of Antibiotic Misuse
Across Tanzania, a quiet but alarming trend is emerging — pharmacies are increasingly selling antibiotics and other prescription drugs without requiring a doctor’s prescription. What was once a tightly controlled practice meant to ensure safe medication use has now turned into a
UNESCO Declares Swahili Official Global Language
Tanzania is celebrating a proud moment after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Kiswahili as one of its working languages. The historic decision was announced on November 11, 2025, during the organization’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
Hannibal Gaddafi Freed After a Decade in Detention
Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has finally been released from detention in Lebanon after nearly ten years behind bars. His release on Monday, November 10, 2025, marks the end of a long and controversial chapter
Opposition Leaders Plan Urgent Meeting Over Nationwide Unrest
The main opposition party in Tanzania, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has announced plans to convene an emergency Central Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam to discuss the recent wave of unrest that erupted in several regions of the country on
Mussa Zungu Elected Tanzania’s New Parliamentary Speaker
The Member of Parliament for Ilala, Mussa Azzan Zungu has been overwhelmingly elected as the new Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, securing 378 out of 383 votes cast. The election took place today, 11 November 2025, at the Parliament chamber
Defence Chiefs Gather in Arusha For Diplomacy
The Arusha Regional Commissioner, CPA Amos Gabriel Makalla, on Monday officially welcomed top defence and security officials from 16 nations who arrived in Tanzania for a five-day study visit organized by the National Defence College (NDC). The delegation of 72 senior officers
Four CHADEMA Executives Released Amid Political Tension
Four senior figures from Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), have been released on bail after spending several days in police custody. The release has sparked cautious optimism among supporters who have been calling for greater political tolerance
President Mwinyi Charts New Course for Zanzibar’s Development
President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has officially launched the 11th House of Representatives in Chukwani, Unguja, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the island’s governance. The ceremony, attended by government officials, diplomats, and invited guests, set the tone for the next
Museveni Confirms Arrest of Missing Kenyan Activists
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has for the first time admitted that two Kenyan human rights activists who disappeared more than a month ago were being held by his country’s security forces. The activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were detained on October