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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The BRICS Plan for a New Financial Architecture
The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to fostering multipolarity, development, and inclusivity in global governance. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) were joined by several partner countries, including new and aspiring members, expanding the
Biden Pledges $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid
US President Joe Biden, currently on an official visit to Angola, has announced more than $1 billion in new humanitarian aid for Africans affected by “historic droughts and food insecurity. ” The funding is aimed at providing urgent relief to those displaced
Tanzania Bids Farewell To Dr. Faustine Ndugulile
A heavy cloud of grief hung over Mwongozo Cemetery in Kigamboni on Tuesday afternoon as the body of the late Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, former Kigamboni Member of Parliament and World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region Director-Elect, was laid to rest. Hundreds of
Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected Namibia’s First Female President
Namibia has made history with the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female president. The announcement of the results on December 3, 2024, confirmed Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commanding victory, securing over 57% of the vote and surpassing the required majority to claim
Tanzania Congratulates Namibia’s First Female President
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has offered her heartfelt congratulations to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah following her historic election as Namibia’s first female president. President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory in the 2024 Namibian general election is a significant milestone for Namibia and a momentous achievement for
Ghana Introduces Chip-Embedded Passport for Security
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana has launched a new, more secure passport featuring a chip embedded into its design, aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of international travel for Ghanaian citizens. The introduction of this new passport is seen
Tanzanian Shilling Struggles Despite Export Growth
In recent months, the Tanzanian shilling has been losing value against both the Ugandan and Kenyan currencies, even though exports to these neighboring countries have been on the rise. Despite the increase in trade, the local currency has faced growing pressure, with
Death Toll from Uganda Landslide Rises to 28
The devastating landslide that struck eastern Uganda last week has claimed 28 lives, with more bodies being recovered from the mud, including two young children. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday when the landslide buried several villages along the slopes of Mount Elgon,
Dispute Over Trustees at Mwanza’s Ijumaa Mosque
A legal dispute has emerged over the newly elected trustees at Ijumaa Mosque in Mwanza, with a group of worshippers questioning their legitimacy. The controversy came to light when 20 members of the mosque, led by Juma Kibira, filed a lawsuit against