Mystery Deepens Over Arusha Businessman Death
Police in northern Tanzania are investigating the mysterious death of businessman Sifaeli Christofa Mollel, whose decomposed body was discovered inside a house linked to
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Tanzania Opposition Accuses Registrar Over Political Pressure
Political tensions have escalated in Tanzania after the Registrar of Political Parties issued a formal notice to the opposition party CHADEMA, requesting it to
Tanzania Seizes 66,048 Litres Illicit Chemicals
Tanzanian authorities have intercepted 66,048 litres of illicit precursor chemicals in a major anti-narcotics operation in Dar es Salaam, exposing what officials describe as
Tanzania Sets Transport Reform Agenda 2026/27
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious transport development agenda for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining eight strategic priorities aimed at modernising infrastructure and improving efficiency
CRDB Campaign Second Draw Rewards Six Winners
The excitement surrounding the ongoing CRDB Bank TemboCard Visa campaign intensified after six lucky customers emerged winners during the second official draw of the
Tanzania Unveils Ambitious Green Development Vision
Tanzania has pledged to place environmental protection and climate resilience at the center of its long-term economic transformation strategy, as the government warned that
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Russia and Ukraine Begin Largest Prisoner Swap Yet
In a significant humanitarian development amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, both nations have initiated the largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began in February 2022. The initial phase involved swapping prisoners of war (POWs) under the age of 25, culminating in emotional
US Deploys Troops Amid Los Angeles Immigration Protests
President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 700 active-duty United States Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to assist in controlling widespread protests triggered by recent immigration raids. This marks the first time in six decades
Kenya Protests Erupt Over Death of Blogger
Protests have erupted across Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang, a prominent blogger and political commentator, who died while in police custody. Authorities claim that Ojwang died by suicide, but his family and various human rights groups are demanding an independent
Five Western Nations Sanction Israeli Far‑Right Ministers
The United Kingdom (UK), Canada (Canada), Australia (Australia), New Zealand (New Zealand), and Norway (Norway) have imposed sanctions on two influential Israeli cabinet members: Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. These ministers serve in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s (Benjamin Netanyahu) government and are
Chad Halts U.S. Visas Over Reciprocal Travel Ban
A sharp diplomatic rift has emerged between Chad and the United States, after the Central African nation announced it would stop issuing visas to American citizens in retaliation for being included in a renewed U.S. travel ban targeting mostly African and Muslim-majority
High Court Halts Chadema Operations After Lawsuit
The High Court of Tanzania has issued an interim injunction suspending all political activities of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), Tanzania’s largest opposition party. The court’s decision follows a lawsuit filed by several party members from Zanzibar, who allege marginalisation within
Samia Warns Public Firms Over Government Dependence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan made it clear that public enterprises in Tanzania must begin to carry their own weight — or risk being sidelined. Speaking during a dividend and contribution handover ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam, the President
Russia, North Korea Resume World’s Longest Train Route
After more than four years of border closures and suspended services, Russia and North Korea are set to reopen one of the longest passenger train routes in the world. Beginning next Tuesday, June 17, a non-stop train will depart Pyongyang, North Korea’s
Abigail Chams Shines Despite Missing BET Award
Rising Tanzanian music sensation Abigail Chams made headlines across the continent this week after representing East Africa on one of the world’s biggest entertainment stages — the 2025 BET Awards. Although she didn’t take home the Best New International Act, her nomination