Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
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MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
Tanzania Secures Growing Maize Export Market In Congo
Farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from a more reliable market for their maize after a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the
Tanzania Delays New Port Infrastructure Fee Implementation
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has postponed the launch of a new Port Infrastructure Development (PID) fee, originally scheduled for March 8, 2026, to
Samia Receives UN Message on National Stability and Dialogue
President Samia Suluhu Hassan received a special message from United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres on Wednesday, delivered by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Envoy, Mr.
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Tanzania Unveils Budget and Development Plan Today
On this Thursday afternoon, all eyes are on the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma as the government prepares to unveil its ambitious national budget and development blueprint for the financial year 2025/2026. The session is marked by two major presentations: the national budget
Tanzania Boosts National Response Against Rising Cancer
The Government of Tanzania has rolled out a multifaceted strategy aimed at improving prevention, early diagnosis, and access to specialized treatment services. This was revealed by the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, during a Parliamentary session on Wednesday. He was
Government City Phase II Now 91 Percent Complete
The second phase of constructing Tanzania’s long-envisioned Government City in Mtumba has reached 91% completion, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing relocation of the national government to Dodoma. Speaking at a press conference on June 11, 2025, Gerson Msigwa, the Government
Russia and Ukraine Begin Largest Prisoner Swap Yet
In a significant humanitarian development amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, both nations have initiated the largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began in February 2022. The initial phase involved swapping prisoners of war (POWs) under the age of 25, culminating in emotional
US Deploys Troops Amid Los Angeles Immigration Protests
President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 700 active-duty United States Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to assist in controlling widespread protests triggered by recent immigration raids. This marks the first time in six decades
Kenya Protests Erupt Over Death of Blogger
Protests have erupted across Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang, a prominent blogger and political commentator, who died while in police custody. Authorities claim that Ojwang died by suicide, but his family and various human rights groups are demanding an independent
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