Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections
Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the
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Tanzania’s Rally Ban Sparks Political Storm
Tanzania has entered a new phase in the debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms after the government temporarily suspended all
Tanzania Drops Controversial Motorcycle Tax Plan
Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance
Tanzania Shifts Sugar Tax To Imports
Tanzania has revised its proposed fiscal measures by scrapping a planned levy on domestically produced sugar and shifting the tax burden to imported sugar,
Tanzania Blocks Central Bank Emergency Lending
A major debate over fiscal discipline and central bank independence has ended in Tanzania after the government withdrew controversial proposals that would have allowed
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A directive requiring thousands of homeowners in Tanzania’s largest municipality to repaint their properties and install outdoor lighting within 30 days has ignited a
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Tanzania Flags 8,703 Duplicate Voter Registrations
The country’s top electoral body has revealed that 8,703 voters were found to have registered more than once in the official voter roll. The announcement was made by Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who said
Tanzania Urges Action to Prevent Drowning Deaths
As Tanzania joins the world in observing International Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, national experts are calling for coordinated, evidence-based efforts to reduce the high number of water-related deaths, particularly among fishing and lakeside communities. At a press conference in Dar
China Reaffirms Support for Tanzania’s Defence Modernization
China has once again expressed its strong commitment to helping modernize the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF), underscoring the close military partnership between the two countries and their shared goal of promoting peace and security in the East African region. Speaking ahead
Deadly Wildfire Ravages Southern Cyprus Amid Record Heat
A devastating wildfire has swept through southern Cyprus, claiming the lives of two people and destroying dozens of homes as temperatures soar to an expected 44°C (111°F). The blaze began Wednesday afternoon near the village of Malia in the Limassol District, rapidly
Tanzania Expands Clean Cooking in Public Schools
Tanzania is scaling up efforts to create a cleaner and healthier energy future, beginning in classrooms. In a historic move, Kibasila Primary School in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, has become the first public school in the country to
Sudan Battles Worsening Cholera Outbreak Amid Civil War
Sudan is facing a fast-escalating cholera emergency that has already claimed more than 2,300 lives and infected over 91,000 people since July 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The epidemic is sweeping through a nation already torn apart by civil
African Leaders Rally Behind Libya Peace Push
Tanzania has joined other African nations in applauding the continent’s leadership for renewing efforts to end the prolonged crisis in Libya through the National Reconciliation Charter. The virtual African Union Peace and Security Council (AU‑PSC) summit, held this week, brought together heads
Germany Accelerates Military Tech Race Amid Tensions
Germany is embarking on a dramatic rearmament drive, investing billions of euros into cutting-edge military technologies like AI-powered robots, surveillance cockroaches, and drone warfare systems, as it positions itself at the forefront of European defense. According to recent reports, the country is
Joseph Kabila Faces Historic Trial in DR Congo
The former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has gone on trial before a military tribunal in Kinshasa, facing charges that could reshape the nation’s political future. Kabila is accused of treason, war crimes, and crimes against