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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Five Western Nations Sanction Israeli Far‑Right Ministers
The United Kingdom (UK), Canada (Canada), Australia (Australia), New Zealand (New Zealand), and Norway (Norway) have imposed sanctions on two influential Israeli cabinet members: Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. These ministers serve in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s (Benjamin Netanyahu) government and are
Chad Halts U.S. Visas Over Reciprocal Travel Ban
A sharp diplomatic rift has emerged between Chad and the United States, after the Central African nation announced it would stop issuing visas to American citizens in retaliation for being included in a renewed U.S. travel ban targeting mostly African and Muslim-majority
High Court Halts Chadema Operations After Lawsuit
The High Court of Tanzania has issued an interim injunction suspending all political activities of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), Tanzania’s largest opposition party. The court’s decision follows a lawsuit filed by several party members from Zanzibar, who allege marginalisation within
Samia Warns Public Firms Over Government Dependence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan made it clear that public enterprises in Tanzania must begin to carry their own weight — or risk being sidelined. Speaking during a dividend and contribution handover ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam, the President
Russia, North Korea Resume World’s Longest Train Route
After more than four years of border closures and suspended services, Russia and North Korea are set to reopen one of the longest passenger train routes in the world. Beginning next Tuesday, June 17, a non-stop train will depart Pyongyang, North Korea’s
Abigail Chams Shines Despite Missing BET Award
Rising Tanzanian music sensation Abigail Chams made headlines across the continent this week after representing East Africa on one of the world’s biggest entertainment stages — the 2025 BET Awards. Although she didn’t take home the Best New International Act, her nomination
Russia Says Ukraine Delays Istanbul Peace Deal
The Kremlin on Monday reiterated that it remains committed to the Istanbul peace framework previously agreed with Ukraine, blaming Kyiv for allegedly stalling a scheduled exchange of prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking
UN Calls for Restraint Amid Los Angeles Unrest
The United Nations has urged all parties involved in the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles to exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions, following large-scale protests over U.S. federal immigration enforcement actions. Speaking at a press conference in New York on Monday, Farhan
NATO Chief Urges Massive Defence Overhaul
In a pointed warning to Western leaders, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for a dramatic overhaul of the alliance’s defence posture, including a fourfold increase in air and missile defences. Speaking at Chatham House in London on Monday, Rutte described