Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
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Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
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
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
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Life Grows Harder in Goma Under Rebel Control
One year after armed fighters from the M23 movement seized the strategic lakeside city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, residents say daily life has become more difficult, uncertain, and painful than ever before. Once a vibrant commercial hub near
Unity Seen as Path to Tanzania’s New Constitution
A Tanzanian Member of Parliament has urged the nation to put unity and respect at the heart of the long-awaited constitutional reform process, warning that divisions could once again derail hopes for a new supreme law. Addressing Parliament in Dodoma on Tuesday,
Bulaya Urges Youth to Seize Economic Opportunities
A Tanzanian legislator has called on young people across the country to rise and seize emerging economic opportunities outlined by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, saying the future of national development rests firmly in the hands of the youth. Speaking on January 27,
Tz, Revives Warehouse Receipt System to Restore Farmers’ Trust
The Government of Tanzania has renewed its push to strengthen the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), a key agricultural marketing framework aimed at improving farmers’ incomes, transparency, and access to financing. Speaking during the official launch of the modernized Warehouse Receipt System and
President Samia Declares Climate Change a Present Global Crisis
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned that climate change is no longer a distant theory but a real and growing threat already reshaping lives across the world, calling for urgent and sustained action to protect the environment for future generations. Speaking
Minneapolis Mayor Orders Immigration Officers to Leave City
Tensions in the United States continued to ease slightly after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that some federal immigration officers will begin leaving the city on Tuesday, following days of public anger linked to the killing of two American citizens. The mayor
African Youth Reject Handouts, Demand Jobs and Dignity
Youth in a local community recently made headlines after rejecting bags of rice offered by a visiting politician who had earlier promised employment opportunities but arrived instead with food handouts. What began as a campaign-style outreach quickly turned into a powerful protest,
Fake Kenyan Lawyer Case Exposes Gaps in Justice
The arrest of Brian Mwenda, a Kenyan man accused of impersonating a qualified lawyer and successfully handling dozens of court cases, has continued to spark intense public debate about professional regulation and the strength of legal safeguards in Kenya. Mwenda’s story first
President Samia to Mark Birthday With Tree Planting
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected today to mark her 66th birthday by leading a major tree-planting campaign in Zanzibar, turning the personal milestone into a national call for environmental protection and climate action. The president is scheduled to join residents