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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Museveni Seeks Seventh Term Amid Uganda’s Political Crossroads
Uganda is once again at a critical political moment as President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, positions himself for a seventh term in office, a move that would further extend one of Africa’s longest-serving presidencies. The development has
Russia Eyes Visa-Free Expansion Across Southern Africa
Russia is moving to broaden its diplomatic and people-to-people engagement in southern Africa by expanding visa-free travel agreements with several countries in the region, according to officials familiar with the policy direction. The proposed expansion would see Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini
Samia Signals Reconciliation, Reform After Tanzania Elections
Tanzania has entered a new phase of political reflection and diplomatic re-engagement following the country’s most recent general election, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on January 15, 2026, as she addressed foreign diplomats and heads of international organisations at the annual Diplomatic
Trump Confirms Iran Stopped Killing Protesters, U.S. Watching
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has received reports indicating Iran has halted executions and killings of detained anti-government protesters, easing some international concerns over the fate of those arrested amid ongoing unrest. Speaking at the White House, Trump
Tanzania Diplomacy Recovers After October Election Turmoil
Tanzania’s diplomacy has “passed its toughest test since independence,” according to the country’s Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, who spoke on January 15, 2026, at a gathering of foreign envoys and senior diplomats. Addressing the annual
Denmark Pushes Back Against U.S. Greenland Claims
Denmark has moved to firmly restate its position on Greenland after renewed remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the strategically important Arctic territory could be taken by force. Speaking after fresh diplomatic talks, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Copenhagen
Trump Says Iran Will Not Execute Protesters
United States President Donald Trump has said he has been assured by what he described as credible sources inside Iran that no protesters will be executed, a statement that comes at a time of heightened tension both within Iran and between Tehran
Uganda Halts NGO Operations Ahead Elections
Uganda’s political atmosphere has grown more tense after the government ordered the suspension of several non-governmental organizations just days before the country’s general election. The decision, announced on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, has sparked debate at home and drawn the attention of
Ugandans Vote Amid Tight Security Nationwide
Ugandans today, January 15, 2026, are heading to polling stations across the country in an election widely seen as one of the most decisive in the nation’s modern political history. From busy urban neighborhoods in the capital to distant rural communities, voters