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
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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
Climate Displacement Crisis Forces Urgent Global Action
A rapidly intensifying wave of climate-driven displacement is forcing governments, humanitarian agencies and global institutions to confront what experts now describe as one of
“Retirement Does Not Apply To Politics” — Wasira
CCM Vice Chairman for Mainland Tanzania, Stephen Wasira, has clarified his stance on retirement in politics, explaining that stepping back applies to public service
Dar es Salaam Enforces Market Road Safety Measures
The Dar es Salaam City Council has launched a decisive operation to clear traders from unauthorized areas around Kariakoo, the city’s bustling commercial heart,
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Deputy Prime Minister Pushes for Clean Energy in Prisons
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, has called for increased support to ensure all prisons in Tanzania fully transition to clean cooking energy. Speaking at the Tanzania Correctional Training Academy (TCTA) in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Biteko
Tanzania’s New Trade Levies Spark Concerns in Kenya
Tanzania’s decision to impose fresh levies on Kenyan products, including eggs, dairy, meat, and confectionery, has raised concerns in Kenya, with traders fearing a potential setback in cross-border commerce. The move, which Kenyan officials argue contradicts the principles of the East African
Passport Rankings 2025, Global Mobility Trends Revealed
The latest 2025 Passport Index has been released, shedding light on the world’s most powerful passports and the extent of travel freedom they provide. This ranking, based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without prior visa arrangements, highlights the
Veteran Tanzanian Diplomat Juma Mwapachu Passes Away
Tanzania is mourning the loss of Ambassador Juma Volter Mwapachu, a highly respected diplomat and statesman, who passed away on the evening of March 28, 2025, at Muhimbili National Hospital. He had been receiving treatment before his passing. Born on September 27,
Tanzania Engages in Key African Infrastructure Development Plan
Tanzania took an active role in the Mattei Plan for Africa and the EU Global Gateway conference, held on March 27, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The conference, centered on boosting infrastructure development across Africa, focused on a major railway project connecting the
Kim Jong Un to Visit Russia for High-Level Talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing to visit Russia later this year for discussions with President Vladimir Putin, signaling closer ties between the two nations. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko confirmed the visit, though an exact date and location
Putin Willing to Collaborate with Europe on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is open to working with European nations to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at a forum in Murmansk, Putin suggested that a temporary administration could be established in Ukraine
Bernie Sanders Moves to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders is taking steps to challenge an $8.8 billion U.S. weapons sale to Israel, arguing that the deal should not go forward without greater oversight and debate. The independent senator from Vermont, a longtime advocate for Palestinian rights, is expected
Putin Approves Launch of Russia’s Newest Nuclear Submarine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially given the green light for the deployment of the country’s latest nuclear-powered submarine, Perm, in a move that strengthens Russia’s naval forces. The submarine, part of the Yasen-M class, is the first to be equipped with