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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Bobi Wine Your Bodyguard is in my Basement : Gen Muhoozi
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Ms Mariam Wangadya, has directed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to immediately release opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi’s chief bodyguard, Mr Edward Rogers Ssebufu, warning that failure to comply would constitute
Lissu to Begin Hunger Strike in Prison
Tundu Lissu, Chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA, is set to commence a hunger strike while in custody at Ukonga Prison, protesting what he describes as a denial of justice in his ongoing legal battles. The move was announced by his lead
India Bans Pakistani Ships, Suspends All Imports
India has imposed a complete ban on Pakistani ships from entering its ports and has suspended all imports from Pakistan, escalating trade and diplomatic tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The decision, announced on Saturday by India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Peace With Ukraine Inevitable, Says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that peace with Ukraine is “inevitable” and only a matter of time, offering a rare tone of confidence amid the ongoing war that has now lasted over two years. Speaking during a televised event on Saturday,
Tunisian Ex-PM Jailed 34 Years for Terror Charges
A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh to 34 years in prison on multiple terrorism-related charges, marking the latest in a series of high-profile convictions targeting critics of President Kais Saied. Laarayedh, 69, is a prominent opposition figure and
Makonda Urges Arusha Residents to Embrace Investment Opportunities
Arusha Regional Commissioner, Hon. Paul Makonda, officially inaugurated the Arusha Regional Investment Forum today, May 3, 2025, at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), calling on Tanzanians—especially Arusha residents—to recognize and seize investment opportunities within the region. Makonda emphasized that the main
Warioba, Lissu Discuss Path Forward for Tanzania’s Elections
Former Prime Minister of Tanzania and respected legal expert, Joseph Warioba, has broken his silence on a recent private conversation with opposition leader Tundu Lissu a meeting that centered on the heated “No Reforms, No Election” campaign that has stirred national debate.
Tanzania Begins National Voter Verification Drive
In a continued effort to strengthen democratic participation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened the preliminary voter register for public verification in 15 regions across Tanzania. The weeklong exercise, which began on May 1 and runs through May 7, is
Minister Condemns Attack on Catholic Secretary General
The Government of Tanzania has strongly condemned the violent attack on Father Dr. Charles Kitima, Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), calling for urgent action to bring all those responsible to justice. Speaking in Dodoma on May 2, 2025, during