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
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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
Prime Minister Orders Urgent Lake Chala Water Project
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has given the Ministry of Water a strict two-week deadline to complete the process of securing a contractor for the
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Trump’s ICC Sanctions Hinder Tribunal’s Operations, Staff Say
ICC staff members report that sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have rendered it nearly impossible for the tribunal to perform basic functions, much less pursue justice for war crime victims. These extensive sanctions, which specifically targeted chief prosecutor Karim Khan, have
US Air Force Veteran Explains Why He Left America for Russia
A former United States Air Force officer has revealed his reasons for abandoning the United States in favor of life in Russia, citing deep spiritual and ideological differences with the direction his home country has taken. The veteran, whose identity remains undisclosed
Finland, UNDP Back Youth Forestry Project
A bold new initiative aimed at empowering Tanzanian youth and promoting sustainable forest use has been launched in Dar es Salaam, with the backing of the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). President Alexander Stubb of Finland, who
Tanzania Advances Plans for National Satellite
Tanzania is making bold steps into the space age, with plans now underway to develop the country’s first national satellite. The initiative, championed by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, is being positioned as a key milestone in boosting the nation’s
Tanzania, Morocco Forge New Energy Alliance
Tanzania is stepping up its efforts to expand clean energy access through deeper ties with Morocco, following a high-level visit by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dennis Londo, to the headquarters of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy
Tanzania Ports Register Major Gains After Reforms
Tanzania’s maritime sector is experiencing a robust transformation, with the government reporting significant gains in revenue and port efficiency at the Port of Dar es Salaam following new public-private partnership initiatives. Presenting the 2025/26 budget in Parliament on May 15, 2025, Minister
Tanzania Sets Record Budget for Transport
The government of Tanzania has unveiled a comprehensive budget proposal worth TSh2.746 trillion (approximately $1.1 billion USD) for the Ministry of Transport in the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting an ambitious national push to transform infrastructure and promote regional trade integration. Presenting the
Tanzania Sets Sights on Industrial Expansion
Tanzania’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has unveiled a strategic budget of TSh135.8 billion (approximately USD 52 million) for the 2025/26 fiscal year, focusing on boosting local industrial capacity and reducing dependence on imports. The announcement was made by Dr. Selemani Jafo,
Putin Skips Turkey Peace Talks, Delegation Sent
Russian President Vladimir Putin has opted not to attend upcoming peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, Turkey, signaling continued tension in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Instead, the Kremlin announced that a Russian delegation will represent