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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Hope Fades as Congo Peace Efforts Stall Again
More than five decades since the first attempts were made to bring peace to the conflict-ridden eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), efforts to resolve the crisis still seem stuck in a frustrating cycle of setbacks and stalled
CCM Says No Political Rift With CHADEMA
A few days after retired Prime Minister and respected statesman Judge Joseph Warioba urged Tanzania’s major political players—CCM, CHADEMA, and the government—to come together for dialogue aimed at resolving political tensions ahead of the 2025 general elections, the ruling party has responded
European Lawmakers to Debate Tanzania Political Case
The European Parliament is preparing to hold an emergency debate this week on the unfolding political situation in Tanzania, focusing on the ongoing legal case against opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Lawmakers are scheduled to convene on May 7, 2025, for a full-day
East African Health Officials Gather in Arusha for Talks
Senior health officials from across East Africa are meeting this week in Arusha, Tanzania to shape the future of healthcare cooperation in the region. The high-level gathering, which began on May 5 and will run until May 9, is being hosted at
MP Felista Njalu Calls for Bans TikTok in Tanzania
Tanzanian Member of Parliament Felista Njalu has urged the government to take firm measures in regulating the popular social media platform TikTok, raising concerns over its influence on school-going children and its impact on Tanzanian moral values. Speaking during a parliamentary session
Uganda Returns to Khartoum, Reclaims Vandalized Embassy
Uganda has reestablished its diplomatic mission in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, following the recent recapture of the city by Sudanese government forces. The move marks a significant diplomatic milestone as Uganda becomes one of the first countries to formally return after
Putin Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack in Call with Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, during a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The attack, which occurred in late April 2025, claimed the lives
European Union Fines TikTok $600 Million Over Privacy
The European Union (EU) has hit TikTok with a staggering $600 million fine for violating strict data privacy regulations. The social media giant was found guilty of sending user data to China without proper user consent, a serious breach under the EU’s
Tanzania Blocks Over 80,000 Platforms Over Harmful Content
The Government of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), has taken a bold step to protect children by shutting down more than 80,000 digital platforms—including websites, blogs, forums, and social media accounts—that were found to be circulating content deemed harmful