Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
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Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
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
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
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Tanzania Unity Efforts Falter Amid Justice Concerns
Veteran Tanzanian politician and respected economist Professor Anna Tibaijuka has warned that the country’s current political environment is not conducive to genuine national unity, arguing that reconciliation efforts will remain fragile unless justice is visibly upheld. Speaking during a televised interview programme
Trump Calls for Obama Arrest Over Russia Claims
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited political tensions in the United States after publicly accusing former President Barack Obama of orchestrating a conspiracy linked to the long-running investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. In a post shared on his social
US Senator Warns of Rift in Uganda Security Ties
A senior United States senator has sounded the alarm over actions by Uganda’s top military commander that he says risk eroding a long‑standing security partnership between Washington and Kampala, marking a rare diplomatic tension between the two nations. Senator Jim Risch, the
Tanzania Strengthens Domestic Funding for NTD Programs
Tanzania has ramped up domestic financing and strengthened district-led delivery for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) following the sudden withdrawal of international donor support in early 2025. The shift represents a decisive move toward national ownership of disease control initiatives and underscores the
Police Intensify Enforcement Against Illegal Use of BRT Lanes
Police in Tanzania have announced a robust enforcement operation targeting motorists who continue to use Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes illegally, saying the practice endangers lives and undermines broader efforts to improve urban transport safety. Authorities disclosed the move during a press
Trump Signals Iran Seeking Talks To Prevent Military Clash
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran may be quietly moving toward negotiations in an effort to avoid a direct military confrontation with the United States, even as officials in Tehran continue to draw firm lines around what they are willing
Iran Accuses Western Powers of Fueling Unrest
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharply criticized the United States, Israel and several European nations, accusing them of exploiting Iran’s economic hardship to stir protests and destabilize the country. Speaking on state television on January 31, 2026, Pezeshkian said foreign governments had
Government Expands Support for People With Albinism Nationwide
The government has renewed its directive to all local authorities to prioritise funding for special skin-protection oil for people living with albinism, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding one of the country’s most vulnerable communities from serious health risks linked to sun exposure.
Trump Administration Plans to Close African Embassies
The Trump administration has unveiled plans to close several U.S. embassies across Africa as part of a sweeping effort to reduce government spending, a move that could dramatically reshape America’s diplomatic presence on the continent. Nations potentially affected include Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana,