MP Shingo Pledges Cooperation With City Leaders
Member of Parliament for Ukonga, Bakari Shingo, has pledged to work closely with the City Council and the newly elected Mayor of Dar es
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TMA Updates 24-Hour Forecast, Showers Expected Elsewhere
The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has released its weather forecast for the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00 p.m. on December 4, 2025, warning
Couple Arrested Over Dangerous Drug Seizure Tanzania
Tanzanian authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of possessing a highly dangerous batch of narcotics, marking the country’s first recorded seizure of these substances.
Mange Kimambi Case Adjourned Over Investigations Delay
The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court has adjourned the case against social media activist Mange Kimambi, who is facing allegations of economic sabotage, until January
Treason Case Suspects Freed After Charges Withdrawn
Authorities in Tanzania have released 18 individuals who had been facing treason-related accusations linked to unrest during the October 29, 2025 general election in
Tanzanian Entrepreneur Niffer Freed After Charges
Tanzanian entrepreneur Jenifer Jovin, widely known as Niffer, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the public after being released from custody following the withdrawal of
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Climate Shift Accelerates Drylands in Africa, China
The accelerating spread of arid conditions in South Sudan and Tanzania is redefining the relationship between people and the land they rely on. Scientists now rank these two African nations as the fastest-drying countries globally, with vast areas of fertile ground transforming
Journalists Face Record Deaths Covering Global Conflicts
In 2024, journalism has faced one of its deadliest years on record, with at least 104 journalists losing their lives while on duty. Tragically, nearly half of these fatalities occurred in Gaza, as reporters braved the frontlines of a devastating conflict to
Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters
Tensions flared in Nairobi, Kenya, when police used tear gas to break up protests highlighting the increasing cases of femicide across the country. The demonstrations, led by activists and women’s rights groups, called for urgent action to address gender-based violence and protect
Queensland Lab Under Scrutiny for Missing Virus Samples
A biosecurity lapse in Queensland, Australia, has led to the disappearance of 323 vials containing dangerous virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. The missing samples, initially stored at the Public Health Virology Laboratory, vanished following a freezer malfunction in 2021.
Lightning Strikes Kill 22 Cattle Amid Severe Storms
Intense thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds have brought tragedy to Songambele Azimio Village in Rukwa Region, where 22 cattle belonging to a single farmer were killed by a lightning strike. The incident occurred on Monday, December 9, 2024, during heavy
CHADEMA Demands Reforms for Fair Elections in 2025
The Central Committee of CHADEMA, Tanzania’s leading opposition party, has doubled down on its call for constitutional and electoral reforms, insisting that these are essential to ensuring free and fair elections in 2025. During a press conference on Tuesday, December 10, 2024,
President Samia Pardons 1,548 Prisoners Nationwide
In a gesture of hope and compassion, President Samia has pardoned 1,548 prisoners across the country as Tanzania celebrates its 63rd Independence Anniversary. The move, aimed at giving individuals a fresh chance to reintegrate into society, was announced by Daniel Sillo, the
Tanzania To Nominates Prof. Janabi for WHO Post
President Samia Suluhu has announced Tanzania’s decision to nominate Professor Mohamed Janabi as a candidate for the position of Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region. During a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed leaders in Tunguu, Zanzibar, on December
German AfD Leader Alice Weidel Demands Halt to Ukraine Aid
Alice Weidel, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate for chancellor, has called for an immediate end to all German funding and arms supplies to Ukraine. In a pointed statement, Weidel argued that Germany’s involvement risks escalating the conflict and jeopardizing peace efforts.