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 Approves Landmark Agriculture Budget for 2025/2026
The Parliament of Tanzania has approved a record TZS 1.243 trillion (about $497 million USD) for the Ministry of Agriculture in the 2025/2026 financial year. The budget was formally presented on May 21 by Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister for Agriculture, who outlined
Chad Opposition Chief Arrested After Deadly Clashes
Succès Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and a leading opposition figure, was arrested on May 16 following accusations of inciting violence connected to deadly unrest in the country’s southwest. Masra, who resigned from his post earlier this year after disputing election
Traoré Captivates Africa After Moscow Visit
On May 9, during Russia’s 80th Victory Day celebrations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, it wasn’t President Vladimir Putin or the high-tech weaponry paraded across Red Square that drew the most buzz. Instead, it was a young African leader—Captain Ibrahim Traoré—who
Ugandan Parliament Approves Military Trials for Civilians
Uganda’s Parliament has passed a controversial bill amending its military law to permit the trial of civilians in military courts, a decision that has sparked strong opposition and renewed concerns about the state of civil liberties in the country. The legislation, passed
Ramaphosa Heads to White House Amid Strains
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington on Wednesday with a clear mission: to recalibrate his country’s increasingly strained relationship with the United States. At the center of the tension is U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of South Africa’s land reform
Dar es Salaam Flyovers Aim to Ease Gridlock
The Tanzanian government has renewed its commitment to tackling chronic traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam, with two major flyovers at the Morocco and Mwenge junctions moving closer to construction. Financing arrangements are expected to be finalized by July 2025, officials confirmed
Tanzania Agriculture Sector Undergoes Strategic Transformation
The Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to overhaul the nation’s agriculture sector, aiming to reverse decades of underperformance that left farmers relying on “divine intervention” rather than structured national support. Speaking before the National Assembly of Tanzania on May 21,
Tanzania Doubles Maize Production, Eyes Regional Leadership
Tanzania is cementing its position as a regional agricultural powerhouse after more than doubling its maize production in less than three years — a development hailed as a turning point for food security and economic resilience in the region. The announcement was
Tanzania Deports Activists Amid Political Trial Tensions
Regional concern is mounting after Tanzanian authorities detained and deported several Kenyan and Ugandan human rights activists who had traveled to observe the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. The incident has reignited questions about political openness and civil liberties in