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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Biden Administration Pardons $4.65 Billion Aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration has allowed Ukraine to retain $4.65 billion in U.S. taxpayer funds that were initially allocated as repayable aid, marking a significant financial decision amid ongoing support for the war-torn nation. The funds, which were previously designated as loans, will
U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Reopens After Temporary Closure Amid Airstrike Threat
The United States announced the reopening of its embassy in Kyiv late Wednesday after a temporary shutdown earlier in the day due to concerns over a significant airstrike threat. The closure came a day after Ukraine deployed American-supplied missiles to target a
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Dies at 86
The former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, John Prescott, has passed away at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. His family announced the news, honoring his lifelong dedication to public service and social justice. Prescott served as MP for
Gautam Adani Indicted Over Multibillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme
Gautam Adani, the chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, was indicted in New York over an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme, the US department of justice said Wednesday. Authorities charged Adani and two other executives at
Tanzanian President Pledges Action After Kariakoo Tragedy
President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed on Wednesday morning that the death toll from the collapse of a four-story building in Kariakoo has risen to 20, as rescue efforts continue. The tragedy, which occurred on Saturday, has left dozens injured and sparked widespread
Zanzibar Leader Urges Action for DRC Peace
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Troika Summit on Politics, Defense, and Security Cooperation convened in Harare, Zimbabwe, on November 20, 2024, focusing on the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr. Hussein Ally Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar,
Russia Updates Nuclear Doctrine Amid Rising Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved significant changes to the country’s nuclear doctrine, broadening the conditions under which nuclear weapons may be used. The updated policy allows nuclear responses to large-scale conventional attacks by non-nuclear states if those states are backed by
Italy Criticizes U.S. Stance on Ukraine Strikes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has voiced disagreement with U.S. President Joe Biden’s support for Ukraine striking targets within Russia using Western-supplied weapons. Speaking on Italian radio, Meloni expressed concerns about the potential escalation such actions might provoke. She emphasized the need
President Samia Rewards Taifa Stars with 700 Million Shillings
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced a generous reward for Tanzania’s national football team after their historic qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The team received a cash prize of 700 million Tanzanian shillings, following their thrilling