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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Trump Reinstates Travel Ban on 12 Nations
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation that restricts entry into the United States for nationals of 12 countries, citing national security concerns and the threat of foreign terrorism. The ban, which takes effect on June 9, 2025, blocks citizens
African Nations Push Back Against U.S. Pressure
In a growing sign of diplomatic self-confidence, several African nations are choosing to chart their own course, rejecting conditional aid and geopolitical pressure from powerful countries like the United States. The shift, unfolding in 2025, reflects a more assertive approach to sovereignty—one
Malia Obama Quietly Embraces New Name, New Career
In a thoughtful and symbolic move, Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, has chosen to drop her last name from her creative projects, opting instead to be credited simply as Malia
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for Talks with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Monday to hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Their discussions will focus on a broad range of issues, including trade tariffs, regional security threats, and the ongoing conflict in
Modi to Attend July BRICS Summit in Brazil
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, scheduled for July 6-7, 2025. This important event will bring together leaders from the major emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South
Tanzania Shuts Down Church Amid Controversy
The decision by Tanzanian authorities to deregister the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, led by outspoken Bishop Josephat Gwajima, has ignited a heated national debate about the intersection of religious freedom and state control. On June 2, 2025, the Registrar of Civil
Tanzania Sets Aside Sh14.2 Trillion for Debt
The government of Tanzania has earmarked Sh14.2 trillion for debt servicing in the proposed 2025/26 national budget. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, by the country’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, during his presentation to Parliament. This figure
Eminem’s Publisher Takes Meta to Court
A legal showdown is brewing between Eight Mile Style, the music publisher behind some of Eminem’s most famous hits, and Meta Platforms Inc., the tech powerhouse that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Filed in the United States on May 31, 2025, the
Chadema to Challenge Registrar’s Power in Court
Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), is preparing to take the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to court, claiming it has acted beyond its legal boundaries and deliberately misinterpreted the party’s internal constitution. This decision was