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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North Korea Launches First Next-Generation Destroyer
North Korea has launched its first next-generation destroyer, marking what leader Kim Jong-Un described as a critical step toward building a modern and powerful maritime force. The launch ceremony, held at an undisclosed naval facility, was attended by Kim himself, who praised
United States Cuts Cybersecurity Assistance to Ukraine
The United States has sharply reduced cybersecurity assistance to Ukraine, scaling back critical support that had been offered through multiple American agencies, Bloomberg reported on Friday. According to officials familiar with the matter, the decision follows a broader funding crackdown led by
Dr. Nchimbi Bans Song Inciting Hatred Against Opposition
The Secretary General of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Ambassador Emmanuel John Nchimbi, has banned a song that mocks and incites hatred against opposition parties, ordering that it must not be used by CCM members anywhere. He emphasized that CCM members must instead
Ghana Surpasses SA To Become Africa’s Leading Gold Producer
Ghana has overtaken South Africa to reclaim its position as Africa’s largest gold producer. In 2022, Ghana’s gold production increased by 32%, reaching 3.7 million ounces, up from 2.8 million ounces in 2021. This surge enabled Ghana to surpass South Africa, which
US To Host Rwanda-DRC Agreement Signing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to host the signing of an agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a pledge for a truce, officials announced. According to the State Department’s public schedule, Rubio will sign
Black Mourners Face Discrimination at Pope’s Viewing
What was meant to be a moment of reverence and unity turned into one of pain and humiliation for a Black man who says he was stopped from attending Pope Francis’s open-casket farewell at St. Peter’s Basilica, not because of any security
DRC Government Shuts Down Kabila’s Party Over Rebel Links
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing it of collaborating with the notorious M23 rebel group. The suspension of the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), once a dominant
Zelenskyy’s Visit to South Africa Draws Backlash
Tensions flared across several South African cities this week as demonstrators took to the streets to protest the official visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The protests, which were especially vocal in Pretoria and Cape Town, reflect deep divisions over global alliances
Congo offers US, Europe Minerals In Exchange For Peace
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reportedly suggested that the United States and Europe be granted access to the nation’s abundant mineral resources, contingent upon their intervention to resolve the ongoing conflict affecting the country. On April