Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
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Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
Tanzania Secures Growing Maize Export Market In Congo
Farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from a more reliable market for their maize after a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the
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Europe Pushes Back Against Tariff Threats Over Greenland
European leaders have moved to calm rising tensions after United States President Donald Trump renewed his controversial push to acquire Greenland, coupling the demand with threats of sweeping trade tariffs against key European nations. Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said Europe would
Butiku Denies Knowledge of Former Envoy Polepole Whereabouts
Joseph Waryoba Butiku, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation, has publicly dismissed speculation suggesting that he has knowledge of the whereabouts or circumstances surrounding former Tanzanian ambassador Humphrey Polepole, ending weeks of political murmurs and public curiosity.
Samia Congratulates Museveni on Seventh Presidential Victory
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has congratulated Uganda’s President-elect, Yoweri Museveni, following his victory in the country’s general election held on January 15, 2026, reaffirming Tanzania’s commitment to strengthening long-standing bilateral ties between the two neighbouring states.
ACT Wazalendo Delays Decision on Zanzibar Unity Government
The opposition party ACT Wazalendo has yet to declare whether it will participate in Zanzibar’s Government of National Unity following the October 2025 General Election, choosing instead to maintain a cautious silence as political consultations continue. Speaking to journalists in Dar es
Senegal Triumphs As East Africa Receives AFCON Hosting Rights
Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night, bringing the curtain down on a dramatic tournament and officially setting the stage for East Africa to host the next edition of the continent’s biggest football event, the
Uganda Partially Restores Internet After Tense Election
Uganda has begun cautiously reopening internet access after days of restrictions imposed during a highly contested presidential election that returned President Yoweri Museveni to office for a seventh term, extending his rule close to five decades. Late on Saturday night, users across
Observers Raise Concerns Over Uganda Military Election Role
International election observers have voiced unease over the involvement of Uganda’s military in the conduct of the country’s recent general election, warning that public directives issued by senior defence officials could weaken confidence in the democratic process. In their assessment of the
Trump Rekindles Trade Dispute Over Greenland Demand
President Donald Trump has once again placed transatlantic relations under strain after issuing a fresh warning that links future trade penalties against Europe to his long-standing interest in Greenland, a move that has unsettled diplomats and markets alike. In a statement shared
Museveni Declared Winner Of Uganda Presidential Election
Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the 2026 presidential election after securing 71.65 per cent of the total votes cast, according to official results released by the country’s electoral authorities. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi,