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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Samia Warns Public Firms Over Government Dependence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan made it clear that public enterprises in Tanzania must begin to carry their own weight — or risk being sidelined. Speaking during a dividend and contribution handover ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam, the President
Russia, North Korea Resume World’s Longest Train Route
After more than four years of border closures and suspended services, Russia and North Korea are set to reopen one of the longest passenger train routes in the world. Beginning next Tuesday, June 17, a non-stop train will depart Pyongyang, North Korea’s
Abigail Chams Shines Despite Missing BET Award
Rising Tanzanian music sensation Abigail Chams made headlines across the continent this week after representing East Africa on one of the world’s biggest entertainment stages — the 2025 BET Awards. Although she didn’t take home the Best New International Act, her nomination
Russia Says Ukraine Delays Istanbul Peace Deal
The Kremlin on Monday reiterated that it remains committed to the Istanbul peace framework previously agreed with Ukraine, blaming Kyiv for allegedly stalling a scheduled exchange of prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking
UN Calls for Restraint Amid Los Angeles Unrest
The United Nations has urged all parties involved in the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles to exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions, following large-scale protests over U.S. federal immigration enforcement actions. Speaking at a press conference in New York on Monday, Farhan
NATO Chief Urges Massive Defence Overhaul
In a pointed warning to Western leaders, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for a dramatic overhaul of the alliance’s defence posture, including a fourfold increase in air and missile defences. Speaking at Chatham House in London on Monday, Rutte described
FIFA Dismisses Rumors of U.S. Match Relocation
Widespread rumors on TikTok claiming that FIFA will relocate 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico or Canada have been dismissed as false. Investigations by major global media outlets reveal no credible evidence supporting the claim, which appears to
Trump Deploys Troops to Los Angeles Amid Protests
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the weekend. The move follows a second consecutive day of public demonstrations that turned confrontational, particularly in areas with large immigrant communities. The protests were sparked
Kenyan Police Officers Suspended Over Blogger’s Death
Five Kenyan police officers have been suspended following the death of a teacher and blogger, Albert Omondi Ojwang, who died in police custody under circumstances that have sparked public outrage and calls for justice. Ojwang, a 35-year-old educator and digital commentator from