Tanzania Moves Against Alleged Terror Plots, 130 Arrested
Behind the quiet streets and daily routines of communities across Tanzania, security agencies say they uncovered plans they believe could have threatened lives, public
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Wildfires Force 300,000 Europeans From Homes
For thousands of families across France and Spain, the summer of 2026 has become a desperate race against fire. With smoke covering once-familiar landscapes
Government Seizes Sh1.2 Billion Smuggled Gold
Tanzanian authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal mineral trafficking after seizing gold worth Sh1.238 billion in Dar es Salaam, in one of the
UDOM Lecturer Faces Terrorism Charge
A legal case involving a University of Dodoma lecturer has entered a new and more serious phase after prosecutors formally charged Melkisedek Kaijage with
Nchimbi Calls for Unity Beyond Political Divides
Tanzania’s Deputy President, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, has called on citizens, social media activists and civil society groups to strengthen national unity and protect the
Tanzania Reflects on Mkapa’s Enduring Legacy Six Years Later
Six years after the death of former President Benjamin William Mkapa, Tanzanians are today reflecting on the legacy of a leader whose decade in
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Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Global Food System Reforms
Tanzania has reaffirmed its strong commitment to actively participate in global efforts to reform food systems, with the aim of building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient systems that support the well-being of people, the planet, and the global economy. The Minister for Foreign
Fresh Hope for Eastern Congo as Global Diplomacy Ramps Up
Efforts to bring an end to the long-running conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are gaining momentum once again, following years of stalemates and failed peace deals. Backed by Qatar and the United States, a
Tanzania Declares Free Hepatitis Care Nationwide
Tanzania has taken a major step in the fight against hepatitis, announcing that testing, treatment, and vaccination for the disease will now be provided free of charge to all citizens. The declaration was made during the country’s national observance of World Hepatitis
Fire Kills Five Young Children in Tabora Orphanage Dorm
A horrific fire broke out in the early hours of July 29, 2025, at a small orphanage located in the Igambilo area of Misha Ward, part of Tabora Municipality in Tanzania, leaving five children dead as they slept in their dormitory. The
Sudan’s RSF Declares Rival Government in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied factions have announced the formation of a new governing authority in territories they control, particularly in the troubled region of Darfur. The move signals a deepening rift in the already fragile state, raising fears
Over 1,000 Rabbis Urge Israel to Allow Aid
More than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish scholars from around the world have joined together to condemn what they describe as the use of hunger as a weapon in the ongoing Gaza conflict, calling on the Israeli government to urgently allow life-saving humanitarian
Church Attack in Congo Leaves 43 Worshippers Dead
At least 43 people, including nine children, lost their lives after armed rebels attacked a Catholic church in the northeastern town of Komanda, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Sunday. The assault, attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF),
UN Agencies Shift Global Base to Nairobi
The United Nations (UN) has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of three major agencies—UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women—to Nairobi by 2026. This transformative move places the Kenyan capital in the company of just three other cities—New York City, Geneva, and Vienna—which
Zanzibar Champions Youth, Women in Marine Sector Growth
The Government of Zanzibar has reaffirmed its determination to forge strategic partnerships aimed at transforming the Blue Economy into a tool for empowering women and youth, while enhancing sustainable use of marine resources. Speaking during the closing ceremony of a regional forum