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
Tanzania
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
Latest
Church Leaders Call for Ceasefire in Goma
Leaders from both the Catholic and Protestant churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have called for an immediate ceasefire in Goma, following the arrival of rebel leaders who recently seized control of the city in the country’s volatile eastern region.
Lissu Calls for Electoral Reforms Ahead of Election
Tundu Lissu, the newly elected National Chairman of Chadema, has raised serious concerns about the credibility of this year’s general election, citing ongoing issues with past elections. In his first public address since taking on the leadership role, Lissu criticized the 2019
Parliament Pushes for Urgent Road Repairs Amid Delays
The Parliamentary Committee on Local Government Affairs (LAAC) has raised alarms over the slow progress in repairing rural roads damaged by last year’s El Niño rains and Tropical Cyclone Hidaya. Justin Nyamoga, the chairperson of the committee, told Parliament that many of
Ibrahim Traoré: Burkina Faso’s Beacon of Hope
African leadership has often been characterized by political stagnation, where long-standing leaders cling to power, limiting opportunities for younger, dynamic voices. This pattern not only stifles innovation and progress but also perpetuates a cycle of entrenched governance that resists change. A recent
Minister Kombo Joins African Union Council Meeting
Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will lead Tanzania’s delegation at the 46th Session of the African Union (AU) Council of Ministers. This important meeting will
11-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted Poisoning of Mother
An 11-year-old boy has been taken into police custody after attempting to poison his mother by mixing a toxic substance into her food. The disturbing event unfolded on February 11, 2025, in Msalabani Juu, a neighborhood in the Iwemba village, within the
Tanzania and India Strengthen Energy Cooperation
Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, recently met with India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh, in New Delhi. Their discussions focused on ways to strengthen the growing trade and investment relations between their two
Police Search for Suspect in Domestic Violence Case
Police in the Pwani region are currently searching for Abdallah Mohammed, a 40-year-old refrigeration technician from Mataya in Kiromo Ward, Bagamoyo District. He is wanted in connection with the death of his partner, Naomi Mwakajengele, a 28-year-old teacher at Mataya Primary School.
Government to Address Concerns Over Port Fees
The Tanzanian government has promised to review the new container loading and offloading fees being charged at the port and across Dar es Salaam municipalities. This decision comes in response to growing concerns from business owners and industrialists about the impact of