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 Unveils Ten-Point Health Strategy Agenda
Tanzania’s government has rolled out a bold ten-point agenda aimed at improving health services across the country during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with a strong emphasis on prevention, affordable care, and equitable access. The Minister for Health, Jenista Mhagama, presented the new
Government Deregisters Gwajima’s Church Over Political Sermons
Tanzania’s government has revoked the registration of the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church—widely known by its Swahili name, Kanisa la Ufufuo na Uzima—citing serious legal violations and concerns over politically charged preaching. The church is led by Bishop Josephat Gwajima, who also
Tundu Lissu Treason Case Stirs Legal Controversy
Legal tensions flared at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court on Monday as Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared for the mention of a case in which he is charged with treason and publishing false information through online platforms. Lissu, the National Chairman
Hungary Strengthens Ties with China, Sparking EU Concerns
Hungary is deepening its economic and diplomatic relations with China, a move that is raising eyebrows among European Union (EU) member states. This strategic pivot is marked by significant Chinese investments in Hungary’s infrastructure and technology sectors, aligning with Prime Minister Viktor
Brazil Takes BRICS Leadership Amid Global Shifts
As global power dynamics continue to evolve, Brazil has assumed the presidency of BRICS, stepping into a diplomatic spotlight during a time of rising tension between China and the United States. This year, under the guidance of President Luiz Inácio Lula da
Tanzania Moves Forward On Sign Language Rights
Tanzania is making significant strides toward improving communication accessibility for people with hearing disabilities, with more than 300 sign language interpreters now officially registered in a national interpreter database. The milestone was disclosed in Parliament by Hamis Mwinjuma, Deputy Minister for Information,
Tanzania’s Meat Export Sector Sees Strong Growth
Tanzania’s meat industry is showing robust progress as the country edges closer to its export targets for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has reported a 5.75 percent increase in meat exports, marking another stride in the country’s
Deadly Floods Devastate Nigerian Town, Over 200 Lives Lost
In a tragic turn of events, heavy rains caused devastating floods in the town of Mokwa, located in Nigeria’s Niger State, leading to the deaths of over 200 people and displacing thousands more. The flooding, which began in the early hours of
Tanzania Bets Big on Horticulture for Growth
Tanzania is doubling down on its horticulture sector, aiming to turn fresh produce into a leading source of foreign exchange, youth employment, and national pride. In its newly tabled 2025/26 agricultural budget, the government has outlined bold plans to grow annual horticultural