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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M23 Rebels Advance, Threaten DRC’s Goma City
The insurgency in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east, led by the M23 rebel group, has grown more intense in the early months of 2025. The group has expanded its control over more territory, making significant gains, and is now threatening to
SADC Leaders Meet for Urgent Talks in Dar
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security, led an urgent meeting of SADC Heads of State and Government at the State House in Dar es Salaam on January 28, 2025. The
Trump’s Executive Order Bans Skinny Jeans for Men
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that has quickly become the talk of the nation banning adult men from wearing skinny jeans in public. The order, which was enacted this week, specifies that men over the age of 18 are
Tanzania to Lower Cooking Gas Prices for Households
Tanzania is taking bold steps to make cooking gas more affordable for households across the country, with a focus on improving access to cleaner, safer cooking solutions. In a bid to reduce the cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the government is
Trump Administration Freezes Global Health Aid, Sparking Concern
The Trump administration has abruptly halted the supply of life-saving medicines and medical supplies to vulnerable communities worldwide, triggering alarm among health experts and humanitarian organizations. The freeze affects crucial programs supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), including
Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela Leaves Several Dead
What was meant to be a deeply spiritual gathering turned into a tragedy early Wednesday when a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela left at least seven people dead and around ten others injured. The massive Hindu pilgrimage, which draws millions of
Tanzania Expands Energy Sector to Meet Growing Demand
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost electricity production and expand access to power, aiming to add 2,463 megawatts (MW) to the national grid by 2030. The move is part of a broader strategy to meet the country’s growing energy demands,
Congo Protests Turn Violent as Embassies Targeted
Tensions boiled over in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday as angry protesters stormed several embassies in the capital, Kinshasa, accusing foreign nations of turning a blind eye to the ongoing conflict in the country’s volatile east. The demonstrations erupted
President Samia Hosts Landmark Africa Energy Summit 2025
President Samia Suluhu Hassan hosted the two-day Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, from January 27–28, 2025. The summit, which focused on accelerating energy access to 300 million people across Africa by 2030, saw the participation of key leaders