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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China Vows to Counter Alleged CIA Espionage
China has issued a stern warning to the United States, declaring it will take “all necessary measures” in response to what it describes as espionage and infiltration activities by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The sharp rebuke comes after the CIA released
Former Tanzanian Leader Cleopa Msuya Dies at 94
Tanzania is mourning the passing of Cleopa David Msuya, a respected statesman and two-time Prime Minister, who died Wednesday morning at the age of 94 while undergoing treatment in Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced his death, saying Msuya had
Tanzania to Launch New Foreign Policy Framework
Tanzania is gearing up to introduce a fresh foreign policy that reflects the country’s long-term development goals and modern global challenges. The new policy, set to be officially launched on May 19 by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, is expected to align with
M23 Rebel Advance Threatens Peace Talks Progress
As peace negotiations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda continue in Doha, Qatar, tensions remain high on the ground, where the M23 rebel group has stepped up its military campaign in the eastern region of the DRC. According
Mozambique’s President Chapo Begins Tanzania Visit
Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo has arrived in Tanzania for a three-day state visit. This marks his first official trip to the country since taking office in January 2025. The visit is widely viewed as a move to deepen bilateral relations between
Qatar Hosts Congo-Rwanda Talks, Engages Rebel Leaders
The government of Qatar has once again positioned itself as a key diplomatic broker by hosting high-stakes talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and representatives of the M23 rebel movement. The negotiations, which quietly resumed in Doha on
Tanzania Shifts Focus to Roads as Major Projects Wrap Up
The Tanzanian government has announced a renewed commitment to improving road infrastructure across the country, with plans to settle contractor payments and complete key projects by mid-year. Speaking during a session in Dodoma, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office for
China, U.S. Restart Trade Talks Amid Tariff Strains
After months of economic tension and rising tariffs, senior trade representatives from the United States and China are set to meet this weekend in Geneva for high-level discussions aimed at defusing the ongoing trade war. The meeting will bring together U.S. Treasury
Speaker Defends Fairness in Public Hiring Process
Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has reaffirmed that the Tanzanian government remains committed to ensuring that job opportunities within public institutions are offered fairly and transparently, based strictly on qualifications and legal guidelines—not regional background. Speaking in Parliament on