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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Venezuela Begins Releasing Political Prisoners Amid Transition
Venezuela’s interim government has begun freeing a number of prisoners previously held for political reasons, signaling a potential shift in the nation’s approach to human rights and governance during a period of national transition. Authorities describe the move as a “gesture of
Trump Warns Nigeria Over Attacks on Christian Communities
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning that the United States could take further military action in Nigeria if attacks on Christian communities do not stop, raising international attention on the security situation in the West African nation. In a
Kabudi Appointed to Strategic State Minister Role
Tanzania’s President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has appointed Professor Palamagamba John Aidan Kabudi as Minister of State in the President’s Office, State House (Special Duties), signaling a strategic reshuffle at the heart of the country’s executive leadership. The announcement was made late
President Samia Appoints Makonda Information Minister
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has appointed Paul Christian Makonda as the new Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, continuing a series of Cabinet adjustments aimed at strengthening government performance and public communication. The appointment
President Samia Removes Home Affairs Minister Simbachawene
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has made fresh changes to her Cabinet, removing Boniface George Simbachawene from his post as Minister of Home Affairs and appointing Patrobas Paschal Katambi to lead the key security ministry. The
Prime Minister Prioritises Local Employment Over Foreign Labour
Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, has reiterated the government’s firm position that jobs which can be performed by Tanzanians should not be assigned to foreign workers, stressing that all non-citizens seeking employment in the country must strictly comply with national laws,
Prime Minister Warns Officials Against Citizen Oppression
Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, has delivered a firm and emotional message to government officials, warning that leaders who ignore citizens’ problems or allow injustice to persist have no place in public office. Speaking on January 8, 2026, at the Annual
United States Moves To Control Venezuela Oil Revenues
The United States has announced a far-reaching decision to take control of the sale of Venezuelan oil and to oversee how the money earned from those exports will be used, a move that signals a major escalation in its long-running standoff with
Kigali Refugees Call for Action on Hate Speech
Congolese refugees living in Rwanda have renewed their appeal to the international community, calling for firm action against what they describe as persistent hate speech targeting Tutsi communities and the Banyamulenge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The appeal was made