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
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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
Slaa Warns Justice Must Precede National Reconciliation
Veteran Tanzanian politician Wilbrod Slaa has urged the country to confront the painful human reality behind last year’s election violence, saying genuine reconciliation cannot
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
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
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Museveni Responds to Besigye’s Arrest and Legal Issues
Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, saying that the real question shouldn’t be why Dr. Besigye was remanded, but rather why he was arrested in the first place. “If we’re
Indoor Cannabis Farming Discovered in Arusha Area
Authorities in the Arusha region have uncovered a hidden cannabis cultivation operation inside a private home. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) arrested an individual suspected of growing cannabis seedlings in his residence, signaling a new method being used to evade
Government Urges Media to Foster Peaceful 2025 Elections
As the country moves closer to the 2025 General Election, the government is calling on media professionals to play a key role in ensuring a peaceful, fair, and well-informed electoral process. Speaking in Dar es Salaam during a meeting with editors and
Simiyu Region Launches Clean Cooking Gas Initiative
The government has taken another step in promoting clean energy by launching the distribution of 6-kilogram cooking gas cylinders in Simiyu Region. The initiative, led by Regional Commissioner Kenani Kihongosi, aims to encourage residents to shift from firewood and charcoal to cleaner
Authorities Destroy 336 Acres of Cannabis in Dodoma
Authorities in Tanzania have intensified their fight against illegal drug cultivation after uncovering and destroying 336 acres of cannabis farms hidden within Ikome Forest Reserve in Kondoa District, Dodoma Region. The operation, led by the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) in
United Nations Appeals for $6 Billion in Sudan Aid
The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for $6 billion in humanitarian aid to support millions of people affected by the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The call comes as the country faces an escalating humanitarian emergency, with severe shortages of food,
East Africa Braces for Higher Temperatures, Drought
Meteorologists across East Africa are warning of unusually high temperatures and drought conditions throughout the first three months of 2025. Weather authorities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan have reported that temperatures are expected to rise by about two
Election Commission Urges Party Agents to Respect Roles
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has asked political party agents to avoid interfering with the work of voter registration officials during the ongoing voter registry update. The commission is keen to ensure a smooth, transparent process as part of preparations for the
Plane Crashes at Toronto Pearson Airport, Injuries Reported
A Delta Airlines plane, a CRJ-900, has crashed while trying to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport after departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport. The incident occurred as the plane was making its final approach to Toronto. So far, 18 people have been