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 2026 Election: Museveni Leads Early Vote Count
Uganda has begun releasing preliminary results from its 2026 general election, showing President Yoweri Museveni in the lead as counting continues across the country. The early figures, provided by the Electoral Commission of Uganda, reflect a small fraction of the total votes
Algeria’s ALSAT‑3A Satellite Now in Orbit After Successful Launch
Algeria has taken a significant leap forward in its space program with the successful launch of ALSAT‑3A, the country’s latest Earth observation satellite. On January 15, 2026, a Long March‑2C rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China, placing the satellite
Tanzanian Advocates Take Election Dispute To Regional Court
Two Tanzanian lawyers have turned to the East African Court of Justice in a bid to challenge the conduct of Tanzania’s General Election held on October 29, 2025, arguing that the process fell short of the democratic standards expected of member states
Germany Sends Troops To Greenland Arctic Mission
Germany has begun deploying military personnel to Greenland this week, a move that highlights the growing strategic importance of the Arctic as global competition intensifies. The deployment places Berlin more firmly within NATO’s evolving Arctic posture, at a time when melting ice,
Russia Expands Visa-Free Access Across Southern Africa
Russia is moving to widen visa-free travel for citizens of several southern African countries, a step that reflects its growing interest in deeper engagement with the region through tourism, diplomacy, and people-to-people exchange. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini are expected to be
EU Removes African States From High-Risk Financial List
The European Union has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa, and four other African countries from its financial “high-risk” jurisdiction list, a move widely seen as a major boost for the continent’s economic credibility and global financial integration. The decision follows the countries’
TunduLissu Treason Trial Set for Fresh Hearings
The long-running treason case involving Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu is set to return to court early next year, with the High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Registry, scheduling hearings from February 9, 2026, to March 6, 2026. The new dates
Tanzania Bets On Economic Diplomacy To Drive Growth
Tanzania is turning heads with its push to make economic diplomacy the engine of national growth. In recent speeches and international forums, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made it clear that the country’s foreign policy is no longer just about politics and
Tanzania Defends Home-Funded Democratic Election Process
Tanzania has pushed back against criticism surrounding its 2025 general election, arguing that the poll marked an important step forward in the country’s democratic journey, particularly because it was financed entirely through domestic resources and managed by national institutions. Speaking to diplomats