Nationwide Blackout Exposes Tanzania’s Power Grid Risks
Tanzania was plunged into darkness on Saturday evening after a major technical fault crippled the National Electricity Grid, triggering a nationwide blackout that disrupted
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Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections
Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the
Tanzania’s Rally Ban Sparks Political Storm
Tanzania has entered a new phase in the debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms after the government temporarily suspended all
Tanzania Drops Controversial Motorcycle Tax Plan
Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance
Tanzania Shifts Sugar Tax To Imports
Tanzania has revised its proposed fiscal measures by scrapping a planned levy on domestically produced sugar and shifting the tax burden to imported sugar,
Tanzania Blocks Central Bank Emergency Lending
A major debate over fiscal discipline and central bank independence has ended in Tanzania after the government withdrew controversial proposals that would have allowed
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Deadly Landslide Hits Sudan’s Marrah Mountains Region
A powerful landslide has struck the Marrah Mountains region in Darfur, Sudan, leaving hundreds dead and many more feared trapped. As of early September 2025, at least 375 bodies have been recovered and buried, though local authorities warn that the death toll
Ebola Outbreak in Kasai Province Claims 15 Lives
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Health authorities have confirmed a fresh Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, claiming the lives of 15 people and leaving dozens more under close medical supervision. This marks the 16th recorded Ebola outbreak in the country
Experts Warn Against Risky LPG Cylinder Practices
Residents in Tanzania have been urged to abandon the unsafe habit of shaking liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders to check how much gas remains, after energy experts warned the practice could lead to accidents. The call was made during a public awareness
Presidential Hopeful Pledges Farming Reforms and Roads
On a warm evening in Mtamba Ward, Morogoro South, presidential candidate Kunje Ngombale Mwiru stood before a crowd of farmers, traders, and young people, promising a future where their struggles would no longer be ignored. Representing the Alliance for African Farmers Party
Communities Demand Better Roads, Jobs and Healthcare
In the quiet hills of Kalembo Ward in Ileje District, part of Tanzania’s Songwe Region, daily life is marked by resilience and frustration in equal measure. For fruit vendor Asha Said, the struggle is not just about earning a living but also
Stunning Total Lunar Eclipse Set to Grace Tanzania
This Sunday evening, the skies over Tanzania will put on one of nature’s most breathtaking shows—a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth’s shadow will completely cover the moon and gradually turn it a deep, glowing red. The celestial event, often referred to
Innovative Maintenance Keeps Power Flowing Without Outages
In a rare feat of engineering, electricity technicians in Tanzania have managed to carry out crucial repairs on a major high-voltage transmission line without cutting off supply to thousands of homes and businesses. The work focused on a 220 kilovolt (kV) transmission
US Cuts Threaten United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
The United Nations is grappling with a major funding crisis after the United States, historically the largest contributor to UN peacekeeping, canceled nearly $5 billion in foreign aid previously approved by Congress. President Donald Trump justified the cuts by criticizing inefficiencies in
Kim Jong Un’s Beijing Visit Sparks Secrecy Concerns
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently traveled to Beijing for a high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, drawing global attention not only for the diplomacy but also for the extraordinary security measures surrounding the event. Analysts say the visit underscores