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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Tanzania Government Upholds Tough Abortion Law Measures
Tanzania’s government has restated its firm position on abortion, asserting that both procuring and assisting in the termination of a pregnancy are criminal offenses punishable by law. This statement was made on May 26, 2025, during a parliamentary session in Dodoma, by
Trump Shows Misleading Image in Ramaphosa Meeting
During a high-stakes Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump presented an image claiming to show the murder of white farmers in South Africa — but the image was actually from the Democratic Republic
Ramaphosa Endures Trump Clash, Faces Rising Home Pressure
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa returned from Washington this week bruised but not broken, after a tense and widely publicised encounter with former US President Donald Trump. What was meant to be a diplomatic reset and push for trade cooperation turned into
Tanzania Foils Diamond Smuggling Attempt At Mwanza Airport
In a significant breakthrough in Tanzania’s anti-smuggling campaign, government authorities have thwarted an attempt to illegally transport diamonds worth more than TSh1.7 billion out of the country via Mwanza Airport. The country’s Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, made the announcement on the
Kabila Denounces Treason Charges as Political Witch Hunt
Former President Joseph Kabila has fiercely condemned what he called a deliberate move to destroy political opposition in the country, following a Senate vote that lifted his legal immunity — a privilege typically granted to former heads of state in the Democratic
Digital Governance Talks to Open in Tanzania
The 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) will officially commence in Dar es Salaam on May 29, 2025, with Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, expected to inaugurate the high-level continental meeting. The three-day event, which runs
President Samia Condemns Civil Servants Leaking Information
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s head of state, has issued a stern warning to public officials who leak confidential government information on social media platforms. Speaking at the State House in Dar es Salaam during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed leaders,
Judge Blocks Ban on Harvard’s Foreign Students
A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, blocking its controversial attempt to revoke the ability of Harvard University to enroll international students. The ruling was handed down by U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs in
Tanzania And Burkina Faso Sign Cardiac Health Pact
The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Tanzania has entered into a formal partnership with the government of Burkina Faso. The agreement, signed in Dar es Salaam, aims to strengthen capacity in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Speaking after the