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
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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
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
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Tanzania Confirms Single Case of Marburg Virus
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed that a single case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) has been detected in Biharamulo District, located in the Kagera Region. The announcement came as she assured the public that the situation was under control and
Mbowe’s 21-Year Leadership of Chadema Comes to a Close
Freeman Mbowe’s remarkable leadership of Chadema, Tanzania’s key opposition party, has officially come to an end after more than two decades at the helm. His departure marks a significant moment in the party’s history, as he steps down after 21 years of
Tundu Lissu Becomes Chadema’s New Chairman
Tundu Lissu has emerged victorious, replacing Freeman Mbowe as the party’s new chairman. The election took place at the Mlimani City Conference Hall on January 22, 2025, following a tense few days of deliberations. Lissu’s win marks the end of Mbowe’s long
Trump Orders 90-Day Halt on U.S. Foreign Aid
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign aid programs for 90 days. The suspension aims to allow a thorough review of these programs to ensure they align with the administration’s foreign policy priorities.
WHO Regrets U.S. Withdrawal From Global Health Efforts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced its regret over the United States’ decision to end its membership in the organization. The announcement, made by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, comes as a major blow to global health cooperation and
Meta Faces Backlash Over Policy Changes
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, has come under fire after removing transgender and non-binary themes from its Messenger app. This decision, part of a broader shift in company policies, has sparked protests among employees and criticism from advocacy groups
Trump Administration Defines Gender as Male and Female
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating that the federal government recognize only two genders: male and female. This decision, announced on January 20, 2025, is being framed by the administration as a push to “restore biological truth” and counter
Putin Calls For Long-Term Peace, Open to U.S. Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an olive branch to the United States, expressing his willingness to engage in dialogue with President Donald Trump’s administration to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking during a meeting with Russia’s Security Council, Putin emphasized
Trump’s Move to Rename Gulf Sparks Controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America .” The announcement, made shortly after his inauguration, is part of what he calls a broader effort to “reclaim American pride and identity.”