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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Iranian Student’s Dress Code Protest Sparks Outcry
Tensions rose at Tehran’s Islamic Azad University after a female student was seen in public without her traditional attire, walking in her underwear. Video footage shared widely on social media shows the student in this state outside the university, which student groups
Torrential Rains Flood Barcelona Airport and Cancel Flights
Barcelona’s El Prat Airport experienced severe flooding as torrential rains swept through Catalonia, resulting in significant disruptions to flights and public transport. Water poured through ceilings and flooded terminals, while images of runways resembling rivers circulated widely. Catalan authorities responded by issuing
Netanyahu Aide Arrested Amid Intelligence Leak Scandal
Israeli police have arrested a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, intensifying concerns over an alleged intelligence leak that may have obstructed sensitive negotiations related to the ongoing Gaza crisis. The aide, Eliezer Feldstein, is accused of disclosing classified information to
MSF Expands Vital Health Outreach in Liwale Villages
Doctors Without Borders (MSF), or Médecins Sans Frontières, has extended its essential health outreach to the remote villages of Lilombe, Namatete, Chigugu, and Nambuju in Lindi’s Liwale District. Aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality, MSF’s project focuses on pregnant women and
Government To Launch New National Nutrition Program
The Tanzanian government has begun establishing a National Nutrition Program following the dissolution of the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC). Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, announced this initiative on November 4, 2024, addressing parliamentary queries on the future of
Government Advances Grid Electricity to Southern Regions
The Tanzanian government continues its efforts to extend the national electricity grid to Mtwara and Lindi, connecting them through Songea via Tunduru and Masasi. Deputy Minister of Energy, Judith Kapinga, affirmed this initiative on November 4, 2024, in response to parliamentary questions
President Samia Mourns Bongo Movie Actress Grace Mapunda
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Bongo Movie actress Grace Mapunda, widely known as “Tesa,” following her passing. Through her social media on Monday, November 4, 2024, President Samia expressed sympathy for Mapunda’s
Patrice Motsepe Faces Major Legal Battle in Tanzania
South African billionaire and President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, is embroiled in a high-profile lawsuit in Tanzania. The legal action, scheduled for hearing in Dar Es Salaam’s High Court Commercial Division, accuses Motsepe’s mining conglomerate, African Rainbow Minerals
Amazing Tanzania Film Highlights Tourism Boost
The recently launched documentary film Amazing Tanzania has sparked renewed interest in Tanzanian tourism, particularly among Chinese visitors. Filmed in collaboration with Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, and popular Chinese actor Jin Dong, the film