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’s Public Debt More Than Doubles Since 2019
Tanzania’s total public debt has climbed to a record Sh104.9 trillion in 2025, more than doubling from Sh50.77 trillion in March 2019, as the country continues borrowing to fund large-scale development projects. Compared to Sh91.71 trillion recorded during the same period in
Deadly Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad Shakes Aviation Community
A passenger aircraft traveling from Ahmedabad in India to London Gatwick Airport suffered a catastrophic crash shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant loss of life. The plane was carrying 242 passengers and crew when it went down near a populated area just
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Visits Tanzania to Boost AfDB Partnership
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), arrived today in Tanzania for a four-day official visit. He landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, where he was welcomed by Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon.
Trump May Forgive Elon Musk After Public Dispute
President Donald Trump has indicated that he might forgive entrepreneur Elon Musk after a widely publicized dispute between the two. The tension arose when Musk openly criticized one of Trump’s signature energy and tax policies, igniting a public back-and-forth that caught significant
NATO Summit Sidelines Ukraine Membership Debate
The long-standing hope of Ukraine to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance is expected to be left out of the official statement from the upcoming NATO summit later this month, according to a report by Bloomberg. This move reflects increasing
Russia Expands Military Ties with African Nations
Moscow has announced plans to strengthen its military and security cooperation with several countries across Africa as part of a broader strategy to deepen its strategic relations with the continent. On Monday, Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, said Russia aims to
Khaby Lame Leaves U.S. After Visa Dispute
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, has departed the United States after being briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials over an alleged visa violation. Lame, born Serigne Khabane Lame in Dakar, Senegal, and raised in Italy, arrived
U.S. Pulls Personnel Amid Growing Middle East Tensions
The United States has begun withdrawing non-essential diplomatic personnel from several key locations. The move signals rising concerns over the possibility of open confrontation with Iran, following the breakdown in nuclear negotiations and growing military uncertainty. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is
Tanzania Unveils Budget and Development Plan Today
On this Thursday afternoon, all eyes are on the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma as the government prepares to unveil its ambitious national budget and development blueprint for the financial year 2025/2026. The session is marked by two major presentations: the national budget