Tanzania Spends Billions Rebuilding Flood Damage
Tanzania is facing one of its most costly infrastructure recovery efforts in recent years after extreme weather events tore through roads, bridges, and drainage
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Chinese Factory Owner Found Dead in Dar es Salaam Plant
A Chinese factory owner has been found dead inside the premises of his industrial facility in Mabibo Sokoni, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, in
Tanzania Begins Pension Payments for Kagera War Veterans
Tanzania has announced the completion of a long-awaited process to begin pension payments for veterans who fought in the historic Kagera War but were
Tanzania Targets Eight Million Jobs in Five Years
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to create eight million jobs within the next five years, with the government increasingly looking beyond its borders
Tanzania Moves to End ‘Lumbesa’ Crop Trade System
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has announced a sweeping push to modernize Tanzania’s agricultural trading system, declaring an end to the long-criticized “lumbesa” practice that
Tanzanian Seafarer’s Body Returns After Attack
The body of Tanzanian seafarer Mchama Mongu, who died while on duty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in the country through
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Samia Receives UN Message on National Stability and Dialogue
President Samia Suluhu Hassan received a special message from United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres on Wednesday, delivered by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Envoy, Mr. Parfait Onanga‑Anyanga, during a meeting at Chamwino State House in Dodoma. The visit underscores the continued international interest
Iran Confirms Withdrawal from 2026 World Cup
Iran has confirmed it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following recent military developments and rising tensions with the United States and allied forces. The announcement, made by Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali on Wednesday, marks one of the
Pope Leo Appoints Dr Vera Songwe To Vatican Social Academy
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Cameroonian economist Dr. Vera Songwe as an ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, bringing one of Africa’s most respected development experts into an influential advisory body within the
Morocco Emerges Africa’s Leading Arms Importer Recently
Morocco has quietly moved to the top of the list of African countries importing major weapons, according to a recent international report tracking global military transfers. The findings highlight how the North African kingdom has significantly increased defence purchases in recent years
Trump Appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to serve on the Board of Visitors of the United States Air Force Academy. The appointment places her among a select group of individuals tasked with
Chadema Urges Independent Probe Into October Violence
Tanzania’s main opposition party, the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), has called for an independent investigation into the violent events of October 29, 2025, insisting that those responsible for deaths and injuries during the unrest must be held accountable. The demand
Generation Z is Redefining Global Political Engagement
Around the world, a new generation of digitally connected youth is redefining political engagement. Members of Generation Z—those born roughly between 1997 and 2012—are increasingly using online platforms to organize, amplify their voices, and demand accountability from governments. From Africa to Europe,
Public Trust Shapes Global Diplomacy and Stability
Declining public trust in governments is increasingly becoming a focus for international diplomacy, as citizens around the world demand greater transparency, accountability, and participation in decision-making. Observers note that when public confidence erodes, it can have ripple effects not only domestically but
President Samia Embraces Abandoned Baby Girl Grace
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, formally welcomed a newborn girl into her care on March 11, 2026, at her official residence in Chamwino, Dodoma. The infant, named Grace Samia Suluhu Hassan, was found abandoned in Nzega