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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Mexico Sues Google Over Renaming of Gulf of Mexico
The Government of Mexico has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Google over its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” on its mapping platforms. The controversial change stems from Executive Order 14172, issued by former U.S.
Lutheran Church Leader Urges Youth to Work, Reject Gambling
The Assistant Bishop of the Azania Front Cathedral, a key church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Dean Chediel Lwiza, has urged the government to promote a strong work ethic among youth and discourage the growing trend of betting and
Tanzanian MPs Call for AI Policy and Regulation
Members of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania have called for the establishment of a comprehensive policy and legal framework to govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. The lawmakers made the call on Saturday, May 10,
Zanzibar Government Spokesperson Charles Hilary Passes Away
Charles Hilary Nkwanga, the former Director of Presidential Communications at State House Zanzibar and Government Spokesperson for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (SMZ), passed away in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025. According to a statement posted on the official
Bobi Wine to Run Again in 2026 Election
Ugandan opposition leader and former pop star Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has confirmed his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election. The 43-year-old announced his plans on Friday, positioning himself for a renewed challenge against long-time President Yoweri Museveni,
Sudan, Congo, Angola Crises Worsen Amid Aid Gaps
As humanitarian emergencies unfold across parts of Africa, aid groups are warning of worsening conditions in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola, where millions of people are grappling with violence, displacement, hunger, and disease—while international support lags dangerously behind
Pope Leo XIV Begins Papacy With Powerful Appeal
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday inside the iconic Sistine Chapel, less than a day after being named the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. His message was both clear and urgent: faith is needed now
Young Tanzanian Man Arrested Over Deadly HIV Dispute
A tragic incident in northern Tanzania has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man in the Mara Region, after he allegedly killed a woman he accused of infecting him with HIV. The incident occurred on May 7 in Natta Village, located
Tanzanian Star Abigail Chams Nominated For BET Award
Tanzania’s music scene is celebrating a major win as Abigail Chams, a rising singer and multi-instrumentalist, has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 BET Awards. The talented young artist earned a nod in the Best New International Act category, marking a key