Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
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Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu
Dar Fibre Boom Sparks Regulation, Urban Planning Concerns
The fast-growing spread of fibre-optic cables across Dar es Salaam is transforming how residents connect to the internet, but it is also raising new
Tanzania Extends Election Violence Inquiry Amid Rising Questions
The government of Tanzania has granted a 42-day extension to a national commission investigating violent unrest linked to the October 2025 general election, in
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United States Withdraws From World Health Organization
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, bringing to an end nearly eight decades of membership in the global health body and signaling a major shift in international public health cooperation. The move, which took effect
Putin Weighs Backing Trump’s Global Peace Proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that Moscow may be open to supporting a new international peace initiative championed by United States President Donald Trump, hinting at a potential financial contribution that could place Russia among the permanent members of the proposed
Guinea-Bissau Sets December Date For Elections
Guinea-Bissau’s military-led transitional authorities have announced that presidential and legislative elections will be held on 6 December 2026, formally setting a timetable for a return to civilian governance more than a year after the country’s latest seizure of power. The decision was
Tanzania, US Deepen Cooperation in Strategic Mineral Exploration
Tanzania and the United States have intensified collaborative efforts in the country’s mineral sector, focusing particularly on strategic minerals such as cobalt, to boost efficiency, management, employment, and contributions to national economic growth. The partnership aims to advance mineral exploration, improve regulatory
ACT Wazalendo Condemns Police Blocking CHADEMA Events
Tanzania’s opposition party, ACT Wazalendo, has strongly condemned police actions that prevented Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) from celebrating its founding anniversary on January 21, 2026, in Nkasi District, Rukwa Region. The planned celebrations, which included community service initiatives such as
Tanzania Plans National Farewell for Edwin Mtei
Tanzania is preparing to honor the life and legacy of Edwin Mtei, a pioneering economist and opposition leader whose contributions helped shape the country’s democratic and financial institutions. The funeral for the late Mtei is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, according
Bobi Wine Says Life Threatened After Uganda Election
Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has confirmed that he is currently in hiding, citing serious fears for his personal safety following the country’s disputed general election. In a rare interview with international media, the opposition leader
Heche Hails Mtei Legacy as Democratic Transformation
Senior opposition leader John Heche has described the late Edwin Mtei as one of the most influential architects of Tanzania’s democratic and economic transformation, saying his legacy goes far beyond founding a political party and instead lies in the policy reforms and
European Parliament Freezes US Trade Agreement Talks
The European Parliament has put negotiations on a proposed trade agreement with the United States on hold, reflecting rising political tensions between Washington and European capitals. The move follows strong objections from lawmakers over recent statements and actions by US President Donald