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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CCM Denies Role in CHADEMA Activities Suspension
Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has dismissed allegations linking it to the court-ordered suspension of political activities by the main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), saying the move is purely the result of internal disputes within the
Trump Pushes Fresh Nile Dam Diplomacy Effort
United States President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to help revive long-stalled negotiations between Egypt and Ethiopia over the controversial hydroelectric dam on the Nile, signaling a renewed push for dialogue on one of Africa’s most sensitive water disputes. Trump made
Bobi Wine Rejects Court Challenge, Calls Peaceful Protests
Uganda’s leading opposition figure Bobi Wine has announced that he will not challenge the outcome of last Thursday’s presidential election in court, saying he has no confidence in the country’s judiciary. Instead, he has urged his supporters to take to the streets
Concerns Grow Over Besigye’s Health in Detention
The opposition People’s Front for Freedom has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating health of its leader, veteran politician Kizza Besigye, saying his condition has significantly worsened while he remains in detention. The party warned that the situation has reached a critical
Dar es Salaam Port Strengthens Role in Global Shipping
The Government of Tanzania has welcomed the continued improvement in performance at the Port of Dar es Salaam, describing the facility as an increasingly important gateway for global maritime trade. Officials say the port has now become a preferred destination for large
Trump Renews Greenland Claim, Sparking Global Tensions
United States President Donald Trump has once again placed Greenland at the center of international attention after firmly restating his position that the territory should fall under U.S. control, declaring there would be “no turning back” on the issue. His remarks, delivered
TRA Expands Training on Digital Tax Services
The Tanzania Revenue Authority has rolled out a new public training programme designed to help taxpayers and business operators better understand and use the Integrated Domestic Revenue Administration System, a digital platform that now sits at the centre of domestic tax management
Tanzania Schedules Peramiho, Shiwinga By-Elections for February
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that by-elections for the Peramiho parliamentary seat and the Shiwinga ward councillor position will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, marking an important moment in Tanzania’s electoral calendar. In a statement released in Dodoma,
Tanzania, Ghana Deepen Mining Local Content Cooperation
Tanzania and Ghana have taken concrete steps to strengthen institutional cooperation in the implementation of local content policies within the mining sector, as both countries seek to expand domestic participation in mineral value chains and ensure that a greater share of economic