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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President Samia Urges Diaspora to Reinvest in Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made a passionate call to Tanzanians living abroad and people of Tanzanian descent worldwide, urging them to return home and take an active role in building the nation’s future. Speaking at the launch of the updated Tanzania
President Samia Warns Foreign Activists Against Interference
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a pointed warning to foreign activists attempting to involve themselves in the country’s internal affairs, declaring that Tanzania will not allow outsiders to disrupt its peace. Speaking during the launch of the 2024 edition of
Tanzania Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with Finland Visit
Tanzania’s diplomatic landscape continues to evolve, with recent efforts reflecting its ambitions to position itself as a significant voice in international affairs. This was evident during a high-profile event held in Dar es Salaam, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Tanzania Sets Ambitious Budget to Protect Wildlife
Tanzania’s government is stepping up its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable tourism. On Monday, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism presented its proposed budget of TSh 359.98 billion (around $150 million USD) for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, seeking Parliament’s approval
Tundu Lissu’s Treason Case Delayed Again in Court
The high-profile treason case involving Tundu Lissu, the CHADEMA national chairperson and one of Tanzania’s most vocal opposition leaders, was adjourned once again on Monday after state prosecutors told the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court that investigations remain incomplete. The prosecution requested that
High Court Upholds Settlement in Escrow Saga
The High Court of Tanzania has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL) against the government, upholding the validity of a 2021 settlement agreement involving the contentious Tegeta Escrow funds. The verdict, delivered by Justice Awamu Mbagwa, concluded that
Tundu Lissu Appears in Court Amid Treason Charges
Tundu Lissu, the national chairperson of Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, appeared in person at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam on Monday to face charges of treason and the publication of false information. This marked his first physical
Six Killed, Eleven Rescued in Tanzanian Gold Mine Collapse
A devastating accident struck a gold mine in Mwakitolyo Village, located in Tanzania’s Shinyanga Region, when a section of the site caved in, trapping 17 individuals underground. According to Assistant Superintendent Thomas Majuto, Acting Regional Commander of the Fire and Rescue Force
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, aged 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office on Sunday. The diagnosis followed medical evaluations prompted by urinary