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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US Imposes Sweeping Travel Ban Amid Protests
This week, the United States government enacted a broad travel ban that prevents citizens from twelve countries from entering the country. Officials say this move is intended to block potential terrorists from gaining access, but it has sparked widespread controversy and intensified
World Bank Approves $300 Million Disaster Support
Nearly 1.9 million Tanzanians are set to benefit from enhanced protection against disasters, thanks to a fresh $300 million financing package approved by the World Bank Group. The funding is intended to strengthen the country’s ability to anticipate, manage, and recover from
Police Chief Wambura Assures Security for October Election
Tanzania’s top law enforcement officer, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Camillus Wambura, has reaffirmed that the police force is ready to ensure a peaceful and well-organised General Election this coming October. Speaking in Dar es Salaam on Monday, June 9, 2025, IGP
Congo Challenges China’s Hold on Cobalt Trade
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking decisive steps to assert control over its vast mineral resources, seeking a more balanced relationship with global powers. In a bold policy shift, President Félix Tshisekedi suspended cobalt exports for four months starting
BRICS Accelerates Digital Drive For Global South
As anticipation builds for the upcoming 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro this July, the alliance of five major emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is intensifying efforts to reshape the global economic architecture through digital innovation, alternative financial systems,
BRICS Leaders To Meet In Rio This July
The vibrant Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is set to host the 17th BRICS Summit from July 6 to 7, 2025, marking a crucial moment for cooperation among major emerging economies. The summit will convene under the theme, “Inclusive and Sustainable
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot During Rally
A wave of shock gripped Colombia on Saturday after Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a rising political figure and likely 2026 presidential hopeful, was shot during a campaign rally in the Fontibón district of Bogotá. The 39-year-old lawmaker was addressing a crowd in
Greta Thunberg Detained On Gaza-Bound Aid Ship
Tension continues to rise in the eastern Mediterranean after Israeli naval forces intercepted a civilian aid boat headed to Gaza, detaining Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other human rights campaigners. The boat, part of a humanitarian initiative organized by the
Kariakoo Foreign Shops Threaten Local Livelihoods
A recent government-led investigation has unearthed a hidden network of illegal foreign-owned businesses operating in Kariakoo, one of the busiest commercial districts in Dar es Salaam. At the heart of the findings is a system where foreign nationals—primarily from China—use Tanzanian citizens