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
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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
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
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Queensland Lab Under Scrutiny for Missing Virus Samples
A biosecurity lapse in Queensland, Australia, has led to the disappearance of 323 vials containing dangerous virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. The missing samples, initially stored at the Public Health Virology Laboratory, vanished following a freezer malfunction in 2021.
Lightning Strikes Kill 22 Cattle Amid Severe Storms
Intense thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds have brought tragedy to Songambele Azimio Village in Rukwa Region, where 22 cattle belonging to a single farmer were killed by a lightning strike. The incident occurred on Monday, December 9, 2024, during heavy
CHADEMA Demands Reforms for Fair Elections in 2025
The Central Committee of CHADEMA, Tanzania’s leading opposition party, has doubled down on its call for constitutional and electoral reforms, insisting that these are essential to ensuring free and fair elections in 2025. During a press conference on Tuesday, December 10, 2024,
President Samia Pardons 1,548 Prisoners Nationwide
In a gesture of hope and compassion, President Samia has pardoned 1,548 prisoners across the country as Tanzania celebrates its 63rd Independence Anniversary. The move, aimed at giving individuals a fresh chance to reintegrate into society, was announced by Daniel Sillo, the
Tanzania To Nominates Prof. Janabi for WHO Post
President Samia Suluhu has announced Tanzania’s decision to nominate Professor Mohamed Janabi as a candidate for the position of Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region. During a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed leaders in Tunguu, Zanzibar, on December
German AfD Leader Alice Weidel Demands Halt to Ukraine Aid
Alice Weidel, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate for chancellor, has called for an immediate end to all German funding and arms supplies to Ukraine. In a pointed statement, Weidel argued that Germany’s involvement risks escalating the conflict and jeopardizing peace efforts.
Indonesia Pursues BRICS Membership to Boost Economic Goals
Indonesia has formally expressed its intention to join the BRICS group of emerging economies, a move aimed at advancing the domestic economic agenda of President Prabowo Subianto. The announcement marks the first major foreign policy initiative under Subianto’s administration Newly appointed Indonesian
Kenya Secures Funding for Grammy Awards
In an ambitious move to spotlight Kenya’s vibrant music scene, President William Ruto has confirmed that the government is dedicating a substantial budget to host the renowned Grammy Awards. With KSh. 500 million (over TSh. 10 billion) already allocated, the country is
Separated Conjoined Twins Return to Tanzania
Conjoined twins from Tanzania, Hassan and Hussein Amri Jumanne, have returned home after a transformative surgical procedure that separated them and gave them a chance at independent lives. The boys, born joined at the hips, chest, and with three legs, were first