Tanzania Faces Surge in Illicit Alcohol Trade
The debate over illicit alcohol in Tanzania has intensified following renewed concerns from industry leaders and recent enforcement operations, with experts warning that the
Tanzania
Tanzania Among Highest Malaria Death Burden
Tanzania has been ranked among the countries with the highest malaria-related deaths globally, highlighting the continued severity of the disease burden in sub-Saharan Africa,
Tanzania Election Violence Leaves Deep Trauma
The aftermath of Tanzania’s October 29, 2025 General Election continues to unfold not only as a political and security issue, but as a deep
Election Violence Sparks Tanzania Constitutional Reform
The Government of Tanzania is moving toward a major constitutional and governance reform agenda following the release of a commission report on the October
Tz,Election Violence Report Exposes Security Failures
A government-commissioned inquiry into Tanzania’s October 29, 2025 General Election has exposed significant security and intelligence shortcomings, raising serious questions about the country’s preparedness
Tanzania Government Confronts Election Violence Report
The Government of Tanzania has entered a decisive phase of political accountability following the release of a commission report into the violent unrest that
Latest
Lutheran Church Leader Urges Youth to Work, Reject Gambling
The Assistant Bishop of the Azania Front Cathedral, a key church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Dean Chediel Lwiza, has urged the government to promote a strong work ethic among youth and discourage the growing trend of betting and
Tanzanian MPs Call for AI Policy and Regulation
Members of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania have called for the establishment of a comprehensive policy and legal framework to govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. The lawmakers made the call on Saturday, May 10,
Zanzibar Government Spokesperson Charles Hilary Passes Away
Charles Hilary Nkwanga, the former Director of Presidential Communications at State House Zanzibar and Government Spokesperson for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (SMZ), passed away in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025. According to a statement posted on the official
Bobi Wine to Run Again in 2026 Election
Ugandan opposition leader and former pop star Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has confirmed his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election. The 43-year-old announced his plans on Friday, positioning himself for a renewed challenge against long-time President Yoweri Museveni,
Sudan, Congo, Angola Crises Worsen Amid Aid Gaps
As humanitarian emergencies unfold across parts of Africa, aid groups are warning of worsening conditions in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola, where millions of people are grappling with violence, displacement, hunger, and disease—while international support lags dangerously behind
Pope Leo XIV Begins Papacy With Powerful Appeal
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday inside the iconic Sistine Chapel, less than a day after being named the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. His message was both clear and urgent: faith is needed now
Young Tanzanian Man Arrested Over Deadly HIV Dispute
A tragic incident in northern Tanzania has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man in the Mara Region, after he allegedly killed a woman he accused of infecting him with HIV. The incident occurred on May 7 in Natta Village, located
Tanzanian Star Abigail Chams Nominated For BET Award
Tanzania’s music scene is celebrating a major win as Abigail Chams, a rising singer and multi-instrumentalist, has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 BET Awards. The talented young artist earned a nod in the Best New International Act category, marking a key
Uganda Breaks Ground for Embassy in Dodoma
Uganda has officially launched the construction of its new embassy in Dodoma, becoming the first country to begin building a permanent diplomatic mission in Tanzania’s growing capital. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Mtumba, the government district of Dodoma where key ministries