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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Jangwani Bridge Project Set to Begin This Year
The people of Dar es Salaam may soon breathe a sigh of relief, as plans for the long-awaited construction of the Jangwani Bridge are finally set in motion. After years of seasonal flooding and disrupted transport, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has given
Kabila’s Party Suspended as DRC Alleges Treason
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila and moved to seize his assets, accusing him of betraying the country by supporting the M23 rebel movement. The decision, announced by the Interior Ministry late
Putin Attends Easter Service in Moscow as War Continues
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended Orthodox Easter celebrations on Sunday night at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in central Moscow, even as questions swirled around the sincerity of a Russian-declared ceasefire in Ukraine. The midnight service, led by Patriarch Kirill—the head
China Vows Response to US-Led Trade Alliances
Tensions between China and the United States took another sharp turn this week, as Beijing warned it will retaliate against countries that align with Washington on trade policies seen as targeting Chinese interests. The statement marks a deepening of the ongoing trade
Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday
Pope Francis, a spiritual leader who spent more than a decade reshaping the Catholic Church with his message of compassion, humility, and reform, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he died in the
Truck Crash Raises Alarms Over Urban Safety
When a heavy-duty lorry crashed into a newly built Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stand earlier this month, it didn’t just damage public infrastructure it struck a nerve across Dar es Salaam. The mangled structure now stands as a painful reminder of a
Faith Leaders Call for Fair Elections, Urge Dialogue
As Tanzania edges closer to its general election this October, religious leaders are urging the government and political actors to prioritize dialogue, peace, and electoral reforms. Their message is clear: the upcoming vote must be a unifying event, not one that divides
2025 Uhuru Torch Marathon Continues Through Morogoro Region
The 2025 Uhuru Torch race has continued its symbolic journey across Morogoro Region, highlighting various development projects while promoting the national theme: “Come Forward to Participate Peacefully and Calmly in the 2025 General Election.” On April 18, 2025, the National Torch Leader,
Mwambe Urges Government to Legalize Gongo Production from Cashew Nuts
Ndanda Member of Parliament, Cecil Mwambe, has called on the Tanzanian government to consider amending legislation to allow cashew farmers to produce a local alcoholic beverage known as gongo using cashew by-products. Speaking in Parliament in Dodoma, Mwambe argued that enabling the