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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Dar es Salaam Moves to End Chronic Water Shortages
Authorities in Tanzania’s bustling commercial hub are ramping up efforts to fix the city’s long-standing water woes. The Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has announced that eight new water-pumping installations are being set up across the region to increase supply
Police Disperse Protest Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Security forces in Nigeria clashed with demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse crowds demanding the release of detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, organized under the banner #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, had been planned to start
Cargo Plane Crashes Into Sea Near Hong Kong Airport
A cargo aircraft tragically crashed into the sea near Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two ground staff while all four crew members onboard survived. The Boeing 747-400F cargo plane, operating as Emirates SkyCargo Flight EK9788, veered
Nigeria Denies Alleged Military Coup Arrests
Nigerian authorities have strongly denied reports that more than a dozen military officers were detained for allegedly plotting a coup to overthrow the government. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the claims as false and misleading.
Zimbabwe Ruling Party Proposes Extending Presidential Term
Zimbabwe’s ruling party has signaled its intention to extend the tenure of President Emmerson Mnangagwa by two years, a move that could keep him in office until 2030. The proposal was announced during the party’s annual conference in Mutare, a city in
Congo Begins Countdown After Last Ebola Patient Discharged
A wave of relief has swept across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after health officials announced that the last patient infected with the Ebola virus had been discharged from a treatment centre on Sunday. The development marks a significant milestone
Gas Cylinder Explosion Claims Life in Bagamoyo
A tragic incident in Masiwa, Dunda Ward, Bagamoyo District, has left one person dead after a gas cylinder exploded, sending a sharp metal fragment flying through the air. The blast occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, shocking residents of
Tanzania Opposition Leader Faces Travel Dispute at Border
A new controversy has emerged after reports surfaced that opposition figure John Heche, Deputy Chairperson of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), was blocked from crossing the Sirari Border Post in northern Tanzania to enter Kenya. According to a statement released on
Global Leaders Unite to Honour Raila Odinga
The atmosphere at Nyayo Stadium was heavy with emotion as thousands of mourners, political figures, and international guests gathered to pay their final respects to Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya and one of Africa’s most influential political figures. Among