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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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot During Rally
A wave of shock gripped Colombia on Saturday after Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a rising political figure and likely 2026 presidential hopeful, was shot during a campaign rally in the Fontibón district of Bogotá. The 39-year-old lawmaker was addressing a crowd in
Greta Thunberg Detained On Gaza-Bound Aid Ship
Tension continues to rise in the eastern Mediterranean after Israeli naval forces intercepted a civilian aid boat headed to Gaza, detaining Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other human rights campaigners. The boat, part of a humanitarian initiative organized by the
Kariakoo Foreign Shops Threaten Local Livelihoods
A recent government-led investigation has unearthed a hidden network of illegal foreign-owned businesses operating in Kariakoo, one of the busiest commercial districts in Dar es Salaam. At the heart of the findings is a system where foreign nationals—primarily from China—use Tanzanian citizens
Unsafe Abortions Cost Tanzanian Women Their Lives
In the quiet corners of Tanzanian hospitals, a silent crisis unfolds every day—one that drains not only the national health budget but also the dreams and lives of countless women. Unsafe abortions are claiming too much: over TZS 10.4 billion annually and
Government Rejects Growing Online Electoral Reform Campaign
A wave of digital activism calling for electoral reforms under the slogan “No Reforms, No Election” has prompted a stern response from Tanzanian authorities, with government officials urging citizens to ignore what they describe as a “misleading Tanzania Government Spokesperson Gerson Msigwa
Fatal Crash on Tanzania–Zambia Highway Kills 28
A tragic road accident has shaken the southern highlands of Tanzania, claiming the lives of at least 28 people and injuring eight others after a lorry lost control and plunged into a ravine on the Tanzania–Zambia Highway near Mbeya. The accident happened
Kenya Confirms 25 Chikungunya Cases in Mombasa
Health officials in Kenya have confirmed an outbreak of Chikungunya virus in the coastal city of Mombasa, with 25 cases reported so far. The virus, which is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has sparked concern among public health authorities,
More Girls Than Boys in Latest Government School Allocations
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced the selection of 149,818 students to join Form Five for the 2025 academic year, with a majority of them being female students — a promising sign in the ongoing efforts to promote
Congo Students Brave Conflict to Take Exams
In the conflict-ridden eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the armed group M23 rebels have controlled significant territory, thousands of secondary school students took part in the annual national secondary school exams—a crucial step toward higher education and