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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How Prof. Janabi Won Africa’s Top WHO Role
Tanzania’s distinguished cardiologist and health leader, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has been nominated as the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. The decision followed a unanimous vote by the WHO Regional Committee for Africa during a high-level meeting in
Pope Leo XIV takes his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square ahead of installation
Tens of thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to witness a momentous occasion as Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pope, took his inaugural ride in the popemobile following his formal installation ceremony. The newly installed pontiff, of
Russia Drafting Ceasefire Demands, Says U.S. Senator Rubio
Russia is reportedly preparing a list of requirements for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, according to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. The information emerged following a recent phone conversation between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. During
China has Cured Type 1 Diabetes With Stem Cells
In a groundbreaking medical breakthrough, scientists in China have successfully reversed type 1 diabetes in a 25-year-old woman using stem cell therapy—marking the first time this has ever been achieved. The team reprogrammed the patient’s own fat cells into insulin–producing cells, which
Orban Urges EU to Follow U.S. on Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has urged the European Union to align its position on the Ukraine conflict with that of the United States, warning against divergent strategies between the two allies. Speaking on Saturday, Orbán asserted that “there is no point
Zanzibar Chadema Leaders Resign Over Exclusion Claims
A growing rift within Tanzania’s largest opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has spilled into the open as senior officials in the party’s Zanzibar branch announced their resignation, accusing the national leadership of marginalization and deliberate neglect. Speaking at a
Leaked Strategy Fuels US-Tanzania Election Controversy
A document leaked online has sparked political tension in Tanzania, alleging that the United States is quietly backing opposition parties ahead of the 2025 general elections. The report, titled “Mission – Tanzania 2025 Elections Action Plan,” claims that the United States Agency
Karim Khan To Step Aside Until Probe Into Alleged Misconduct Ends
The chief prosecutor of the ,International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Ahmad Khan, has temporarily stepped aside while an internal investigation is carried out into allegations of sexual misconduct. The probe is being led by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS),
Tz, Encouraged To Adopt Rainwater Harvesting for Water Security
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) in Tanzania has intensified efforts to encourage citizens to build infrastructure for rainwater harvesting every rainy season. This initiative aims to ensure a steady and reliable water supply throughout the year, particularly during dry