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
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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
Tanzania Cardinal Polycarp Pengo Dies, Church Mourns
The death of Polycarp Pengo, the retired Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, has marked the end of one of the most influential religious careers
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Tundu Lissu Faces Treason Charges Ahead of Election
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason, just a day after his arrest following a rally in the southern part of the country an incident that has sent ripples through the country’s political scene as it gears up for
Michelle Obama Dismisses Divorce Rumors With Poise
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has finally addressed growing speculation surrounding the state of her marriage to former U.S. President Barack Obama, calling out the public’s quickness to assume separation simply because she has been making independent choices about her time and
Tanzania Strengthens Global Diplomacy at Antalya Forum
Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), has arrived in Antalya, Turkey, for a three-day working visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties with the international community. His visit comes as Tanzania takes
Trump, Putin Meeting Planned To Discuss Ukraine War
The U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine a conflict that has now stretched into its third year with devastating consequences. The meeting, which Trump says could
Tundu Lissu Arrested, Transported to Dar Es Salaam
The national chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema, Tundu Lissu has been arrested by the police in Ruvuma Region, just after addressing a rally in Mbinga Town on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. His supporters, as well as the party’s leadership, have expressed
Congo’s Resources Smuggled Amid Ongoing Conflict
The ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is driving a troubling trade in the country’s rich mineral resources, with neighboring nations illegally smuggling out vast amounts of gold, coltan, and cobalt. These precious minerals, essential
Kabila’s Return to Congo Sparks Mixed Reactions
Joseph Kabila’s planned return to the Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked both hope and concern among the Congolese people and political leaders alike. The former president, who ruled the country from 2001 to 2019, has been living abroad since 2023, but
China Open to Talks with U.S. Over Trade Dispute
Amid heightened trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, China has announced its readiness to settle economic differences through mutual consultation and negotiation signaling a softer tone in what has become a deeply entrenched standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The statement
Tariffs Force Chinese Sellers to Rethink U.S. Market
Chinese e-commerce sellers, especially those on Amazon, are being pushed to the edge as the United States increases tariffs on Chinese goods some reaching up to 125%. For many businesses based in China, this sharp hike has created an impossible balancing act: