Zungu Calls For Greater Women’s Role In Decision-Making
Speaker of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania, Azzan Zungu, has called for greater participation of women in leadership and decision-making, saying
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Tanzania Eyes Russia Market Beyond The West
As Tanzania prepares to engage with Russia ahead of the Third Russia–Africa Summit, the central question should not simply be whether Moscow can offer
Tanzania Leads Africa in Electricity Connections
Tanzania is leading Africa in connecting citizens to electricity, according to World Bank statistics cited by Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi, as the government expands
When Donors Leave: What Happens to Their Projects?
Tanzania has benefited from decades of donor-funded development programmes covering water, agriculture, health, education, conservation and community development. Yet the long-term survival of some
How Much Aid Actually Stays in Tanzania?
Tanzania receives billions of dollars in development assistance, but a fundamental question remains largely unanswered: how much of that money actually reaches Tanzanian institutions,
Who Funds Tanzania’s Policy Agenda?
Who pays for the organisations, research institutions and advocacy networks seeking to influence Tanzania’s public policy? The question is becoming increasingly important as civil
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Australian Woman Sentenced to Life Over Poisoning Relatives
Erin Patterson, a 50-year-old Australian woman, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 33 years for the murder of three of her estranged husband’s relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. The tragedy unfolded in July 2023,
Port of Dar es Salaam Welcomes Mega Ships
The Port of Dar es Salaam is steadily cementing its position as a major cargo hub for East and Central Africa, following a series of transformative upgrades that have modernized its infrastructure. Recent improvements now allow the port to accommodate mega ships
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeat
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, September 7, 2025, following significant electoral setbacks that led to mounting pressure from within his party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Ishiba’s decision comes after the LDP suffered historic defeats in both
Tanzania Tourism Revenue Rises Amid Conservation Push
Tanzania’s national parks and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area have recorded a remarkable 10.3 percent increase in tourism earnings for the year ending March 2025, reaching TZS 164.3 billion. The growth comes amid rising visitor numbers and sustained efforts to promote the country as a premier safari
Tanzania Pushes Green Agenda at Africa Trade Fair
Tanzania has used the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers to reaffirm its commitment to building an economy that values both industrial growth and environmental responsibility. Leading the delegation, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dr.
Trump Threatens ‘Department of War’ Against Chicago
President Donald Trump has once again thrust the United States into a heated political storm after threatening to unleash what he now calls the “Department of War” on the city of Chicago. His remarks, shared through a fiery post on his Truth
Global Blood Moon Dazzles Night Sky Worldwide
The night of September 7–8, 2025, brought billions of people together under a shared spectacle—the total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon. As twilight deepened, the Moon gradually slipped into Earth’s umbra, glowing a haunting crimson that held viewers spellbound
Al-Shabaab Mortar Attack Targets U.S. Forces in Kismayo
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, U.S. and African partner forces stationed near Kismayo, Somalia, were subjected to a mortar attack. The assault targeted a military base close to Kismayo Airport, a strategic location in southern Somalia. According to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM),
Trump Criticizes Russia-India-China Growing Alliance
U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced concern over the deepening partnership between Russia, India, and China, following a recent summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin, China. Trump expressed his frustration in a post on his social media platform, Truth