Tanzania Records Sharp Decline no in Sexual Violence
Tanzania has reported a significant decline in sexual violence cases nationwide, with government figures showing a drop in reported incidents across all genders over
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Child Heart Patient Returns as Future Doctor
Eighteen years after surviving one of Tanzania’s earliest pediatric heart surgeries, a young woman who once lay in a hospital bed fighting for her
Tanzania Boosts Health Workforce with Nearly 38,000 New Hires
The Tanzanian government has continued to strengthen its health sector workforce over the past five years, with a total of 37,921 health workers recruited
Lake Victoria Under Severe Ecological Strain
Lake Victoria, the economic and ecological backbone of East Africa, is facing intensifying environmental pressure as pollution, overfishing, and climate-related disruptions converge into what
Tanzania Strengthens Position as Emerging Global Graphite Powerhouse
Tanzania is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most strategic graphite producers as global demand for battery minerals continues to rise alongside the
Tanzania Strengthens Maternal Healthcare Through Major Investment in Midwifery Services
Tanzania’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Grace Magembe, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every mother and newborn receives quality, safe, and standard
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Dar es Salaam Flyovers Aim to Ease Gridlock
The Tanzanian government has renewed its commitment to tackling chronic traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam, with two major flyovers at the Morocco and Mwenge junctions moving closer to construction. Financing arrangements are expected to be finalized by July 2025, officials confirmed
Tanzania Agriculture Sector Undergoes Strategic Transformation
The Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to overhaul the nation’s agriculture sector, aiming to reverse decades of underperformance that left farmers relying on “divine intervention” rather than structured national support. Speaking before the National Assembly of Tanzania on May 21,
Tanzania Doubles Maize Production, Eyes Regional Leadership
Tanzania is cementing its position as a regional agricultural powerhouse after more than doubling its maize production in less than three years — a development hailed as a turning point for food security and economic resilience in the region. The announcement was
Tanzania Deports Activists Amid Political Trial Tensions
Regional concern is mounting after Tanzanian authorities detained and deported several Kenyan and Ugandan human rights activists who had traveled to observe the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. The incident has reignited questions about political openness and civil liberties in
Resilient Maasai:Guardians of Tradition And Culture In East Africa
The Maasai who originated from North of Lake Turkana, north west Kenya in the lower Nile valley and began migrating southward during the 15th century, with their rich and extraordinary culture. are Perhaps the most renowned tribe in Africa. They are semi-nomadic
Hungary Begins Formal Exit from International Criminal Court
Hungary’s parliament has approved legislation to begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a major shift in the country’s approach to international justice. The bill, passed on Tuesday, officially starts a one-year countdown before Hungary’s withdrawal from
Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced for Embezzling Funds
The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor for embezzling approximately $247 million in public funds. The court’s decision follows a comprehensive legal process that spanned
Tanzania Secures Government Social Media Accounts After Hack
Yesterday, Tanzania faced a cyber incident when several official social media accounts belonging to government institutions were hacked. However, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, has reassured the public that the situation is now under control. Speaking about the
Tanzania Bans Use of Foreign Currencies Nationwide
The government of Tanzania has officially banned the use of foreign currencies — including the U.S. dollar — for domestic transactions. The new measure, which came into effect in March 2025, mandates that all payments for goods and services within the country