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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Unsafe Abortions Cost Tanzanian Women Their Lives
In the quiet corners of Tanzanian hospitals, a silent crisis unfolds every day—one that drains not only the national health budget but also the dreams and lives of countless women. Unsafe abortions are claiming too much: over TZS 10.4 billion annually and
Government Rejects Growing Online Electoral Reform Campaign
A wave of digital activism calling for electoral reforms under the slogan “No Reforms, No Election” has prompted a stern response from Tanzanian authorities, with government officials urging citizens to ignore what they describe as a “misleading Tanzania Government Spokesperson Gerson Msigwa
Fatal Crash on Tanzania–Zambia Highway Kills 28
A tragic road accident has shaken the southern highlands of Tanzania, claiming the lives of at least 28 people and injuring eight others after a lorry lost control and plunged into a ravine on the Tanzania–Zambia Highway near Mbeya. The accident happened
Kenya Confirms 25 Chikungunya Cases in Mombasa
Health officials in Kenya have confirmed an outbreak of Chikungunya virus in the coastal city of Mombasa, with 25 cases reported so far. The virus, which is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has sparked concern among public health authorities,
More Girls Than Boys in Latest Government School Allocations
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced the selection of 149,818 students to join Form Five for the 2025 academic year, with a majority of them being female students — a promising sign in the ongoing efforts to promote
Congo Students Brave Conflict to Take Exams
In the conflict-ridden eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the armed group M23 rebels have controlled significant territory, thousands of secondary school students took part in the annual national secondary school exams—a crucial step toward higher education and
Twelve German Workers Hospitalized After Chemical Exposure
A dozen workers at a parcel sorting center in southern Germany were rushed to medical facilities after being exposed to a suspicious white powder on Thursday, raising concerns about chemical safety in logistics operations. The incident occurred in Langenzenn, a town located
Qatar Pushes Peace Proposal Between Congo, M23 Rebels
In a renewed push to bring peace to one of Africa’s most unstable regions, Qatari mediators have submitted a draft peace proposal to both the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, following a fresh round of talks
Godbless Lema Blocked From Exiting Tanzania
Opposition leader Godbless Jonathan Lema was stopped from leaving the country early Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Namanga border crossing between Tanzania and Kenya, a move that has triggered political speculation and revived conversations around human rights and freedom of movement.