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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Tanzania Faces Rising Food Security Concerns
Tanzania is currently enduring a prolonged dry spell that is sparking growing concerns over food security across the country. The lack of rainfall has been particularly hard on agriculture, which is the backbone of Tanzania’s economy, leading to a significant decrease in
Tanzania Faces $500 Million Arbitration Case in 2025
A legal dispute involving a $500 million (about Sh1.3 trillion) compensation claim against the Tanzanian government is set to be heard on March 6, 2025, at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington, D.C. The case, filed by
Mohammed Iqbal Dar, Who Named Tanzania, Dies at 80
The man credited with coining the name ‘Tanzania’, Mohammed Iqbal Dar, has passed away at the age of 80 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He had been battling a long illness that left him unable to walk for nearly a decade. Born on
Rwanda Seeks $63 Million from UK Over Asylum Deal
Rwanda is demanding a $63.62 million payment from the United Kingdom after London scrapped a controversial asylum deal, a source close to the Rwandan government has revealed. The dispute adds to the growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, particularly after the
Tanzania’s Clean Cooking Energy Campaign Gains Momentum
Tanzania is making significant strides in its efforts to promote clean cooking energy, with over 13 million gas cylinders sold since the launch of a national campaign aimed at reducing dependence on traditional cooking fuels. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy,
EU Plans €150 Billion Loan for Defense, Ukraine Aid
The European Commission has announced plans to raise €150 billion in loans to enhance the European Union’s air defense production and supply weapons to Ukraine. This initiative, unveiled by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is part of a broader strategy to
Slovakia Opposes Further Support for Ukraine Amid EU Summit
Slovakia has announced that it will neither provide financial nor military support to Ukraine, marking a clear divergence from continued European efforts to back Kyiv in its war against Russia. This stance, revealed following a meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump
Tanzania Ends Steel Imports as Local Production Grows
Tanzania has officially announced that it will stop importing steel, thanks to a major boost in local production. The decision marks a significant step in the country’s industrial journey, as local factories now produce more than double the national demand. During a
European Defense Stocks Rise Amid Ukraine Support
European defense stocks soared as regional leaders pledged to take on a greater role in supporting Ukraine against Russia. The market rally comes amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, with the three-year-old war set to enter a new phase following tensions between Ukrainian President