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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Uganda on Edge After Army Chief Ultimatum
Uganda has entered a tense and uncertain moment after the country’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, publicly warned opposition leader Bobi Wine to surrender to the police within 48 hours or face serious consequences. The announcement, made through social media,
Trump’s Greenland Push Linked to Nobel Peace Prize Snub
U.S. President Donald Trump has significantly escalated diplomatic tensions with European allies by publicly linking his controversial campaign for control of Greenland to his disappointment over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, triggering an international standoff involving Denmark, Norway and the North
John Ryoba Mrema Unveils Kinyerezi Infrastructure Revival Plan
The Deputy Mayor of Dar es Salaam and Councillor for Kinyerezi Ward, John Ryoba Mrema, has officially launched a wide-ranging local development drive aimed at transforming internal infrastructure and improving daily life for thousands of residents in the rapidly growing ward. The
Gunmen Abduct Worshippers in Northern Nigeria Churches
At least 163 worshippers have been abducted after heavily armed gangs raided two churches in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, in one of the latest mass kidnappings to shake the country’s already fragile security landscape. The attacks, which took place over the past
Legendary Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at Ninety-Three
Italian fashion designer and haute couture pioneer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, marking the end of an era that profoundly shaped modern luxury fashion and global couture. His foundation confirmed his death on Monday, January 19, 2026, saying
President Samia Pays Tribute to Edwin Mtei
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has joined Tanzanians from all walks of life in mourning the death of veteran public servant, economist and opposition figure Edwin Mtei, hailing him as a principled leader whose influence on the nation’s economic and political journey will
Election Violence Survivors Set for Psychological Support
Survivors of violence linked to the October 29, 2025 General Election are set to receive professional psychological support, as the national commission investigating the unrest acknowledges the deep and lasting trauma suffered by victims during and after the polls. The commission, which
Europe Pushes Back Against Tariff Threats Over Greenland
European leaders have moved to calm rising tensions after United States President Donald Trump renewed his controversial push to acquire Greenland, coupling the demand with threats of sweeping trade tariffs against key European nations. Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said Europe would
Butiku Denies Knowledge of Former Envoy Polepole Whereabouts
Joseph Waryoba Butiku, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation, has publicly dismissed speculation suggesting that he has knowledge of the whereabouts or circumstances surrounding former Tanzanian ambassador Humphrey Polepole, ending weeks of political murmurs and public curiosity.