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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WHO Africa Region Gets New Director
Professor Mohamed Janabi has officially been appointed the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization. His five-year term will begin on July 1, 2025, following his confirmation by all 33 members of the WHO Executive Board during its 157th
Elon Musk Officially Leaves Trump Government Role
Elon Musk has stepped down from his short-lived role in the U.S. federal government, bringing an end to his tenure as a special government employee overseeing the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, commonly referred to as DOGE. Musk, known globally as
Samia Launches Construction of Iconic CCM Headquarters
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who also serves as Chairperson of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), officially laid the foundation stone for the party’s new headquarters in Dodoma on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Addressing party leaders, members, and citizens at
Museveni, First Lady Ask Buganda, Nation for Forgiveness
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni have publicly asked for forgiveness from the people of Buganda and Ugandans as a whole. The apology, delivered at a national prayer crusade in Kampala, marks a striking shift in tone from
President Ruto Apologizes Amid Border Fallout
Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a heartfelt apology to the youth of Kenya, often referred to as Gen Z, and to the governments and people of Tanzania and Uganda. His apology follows public outcry over the recent deportation of prominent Kenyan
Ugandan Rail Officials Study Tanzania SGR Model
In a display of growing regional cooperation, a delegation from the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has visited the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) to learn more about the East African nation’s remarkable progress in modern railway operations, specifically its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).
Government Urged To Review NGOs’ Financial Health
Following recent reductions and suspensions of international aid—especially from the United States and other donor countries—concerns have heightened about the financial wellbeing of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working across Tanzania. Lawmakers are now urging the government to conduct a detailed evaluation of NGOs’
Anti-Corruption Watchdog Recovers Farmers’ Missing Payments
In a welcome turn of events for rural farmers in Tanzania, over 79 million Tanzanian shillings — roughly US $31,000 — have been recovered and returned to cashew growers in the Mtwara Region, thanks to an aggressive anti-corruption drive led by the
Tanzanian MPs Demand Tougher Laws on Sexual Violence
Lawmakers in Tanzania have raised strong concerns over the rise in sexual violence, moral erosion, and the lack of public understanding of basic nutrition during an intense parliamentary session in Dodoma. The debate followed the presentation of the 2025/2026 national budget for