Masauni Urges Regional Cooperation to Protect Lake Tanganyika
The Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Hamad Masauni, has urged member states of the Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) to
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Samia Commends Majaliwa for Dodoma Government City project
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has commended former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa for his contribution to overseeing and
Religious Leaders Urged to Prepare Communities for El Niño
Religious leaders in Tanzania have been urged to use their influence within communities to raise awareness about the potential impacts of El Niño rains
Shaka Praises Samia Over Strategic Projects
Kilosa District Commissioner Shaka Hamdu Shaka has praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for continuing the implementation of Tanzania’s strategic national development projects, saying her
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project Reaches Full Capacity
Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, has commended Parliament for its contribution to overseeing the implementation of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP),
Tanzania Tightens Mining Licence Oversight
Tanzania’s government has outlined stricter regulatory measures to ensure that mining licence holders comply with legal requirements, protect workers’ safety and maintain environmental standards
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US Pressures African States To Withdraw From ICC
The United States is reportedly increasing pressure on several African countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), raising fresh concerns over the future of the court and its influence across the continent. The pressure comes as the ICC faces growing
US Sanctions ICC President And Senior Prosecutor
The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against the Hague-based court. The sanctions were announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, by US Secretary of
Roberto Carlos Reportedly Embraces Islam in Brazil
Former Brazil international football star Roberto Carlos, 53, has reportedly embraced Islam in Brazil, according to Turkish lawmaker Ali Şahin. Şahin said he received the information from Sheikh Jihad Hammadeh during his recent engagements with representatives of the Muslim community in Brazil.
Dar es Salaam RC gives NSSF one week to settle land dispute
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has given the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and other stakeholders one week to find a lasting solution to a long-running land dispute involving residents of Toangoma in Temeke District. Chalamila issued the directive during
STAMICO Seeks Saudi Investment in Tanzania’s Mining Sector
The State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) has held discussions with a delegation of Saudi Arabian businesspeople to explore investment opportunities across Tanzania’s mineral value chain, with the aim of promoting partnerships that will benefit Tanzanians. The discussions were held on August 18, 2026,
Africa Urged To Boost Maternal And Child Health Investment
African countries have been urged to increase reliable investment and innovation in maternal, child and primary healthcare to strengthen health security and self-reliance across the continent. Tanzania’s Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, made the call on August 18, 2026, in Dar es
Tanzania Strengthens HIV Response to Curb New Infections
The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening HIV/AIDS interventions by improving the environment for implementation and enhancing collaboration with various stakeholders in the fight against HIV. The statement was made by the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible
Tanzania, Comoros Seek Stronger Trade Ties to Boost Food Security
Tanzania and Comoros are seeking to strengthen economic cooperation by expanding trade, agriculture and livestock activities to address food supply challenges in the island nation. Tanzania’s Ambassador to Comoros, Said Yakubu, said the two countries have significant opportunities to increase trade and
DRC President Tshisekedi Arrives in Tanzania for Two-Day VVisit
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo has arrived in Tanzania for a two-day working visit from August 17 to 18, 2026, following an invitation from President Samia Suluhu Hassan. President Tshisekedi arrived in Zanzibar on August 17 through