US-Kenyan Soldier Arrested With Explosives
A dual citizen of the United States and Kenya, Charles Onkuri Ongeta, 30, who serves as a US Army Sergeant, was arrested at the
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Faith Leaders Demand Justice, National Reconciliation
Sheikh Muharram Mziwanda, head of the Asaalam Islamic Foundation, has expressed surprise over statements made by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) regarding the events
CCM Maintains Dominance Despite Opposition Boycott
Tanzania’s ruling party has maintained its strong position in national politics, even as the main opposition party chose to boycott the 2025 general elections.
NECTA Reports 7.67 Percent Increase in Exam Candidates
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has announced a significant rise in registrations for this year’s Form Four national examination, with the number
Community Miners Gain Skills and Opportunities
A major gold-mining operation in northern Tanzania has handed over 13 licences to small-scale miners and sponsored specialised training aimed at helping them shift
Research Drive Targets Tanzania’s Inclusive Growth
A collection of 128 research papers focusing on business and sustainable economic development has shed new light on how small traders across Tanzania and
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3 Alleged Drug kingpins arraigned in court
THREE residents of Kigamboni in Dar es Salaam were on Friday arraigned before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court charged with trafficking over 882.7 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine, weighing 2167.29 kilograms. The trio were among the seven individuals, who had been arrested
3 killed in Chalinze Accident
THREE people, including an eight-month-old baby, have died and two others have been injured in an accident that occurred at Mbwewe area in Chalinze Council, Bagamoyo District, Coast Region. According to a press statement issued by the Coast Regional Police Commander (RPC)
Afua Asantewaa surpasses Guinness World Record for longest singing marathon
A Ghanaian lady Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has successfully ended the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual, exceeding the previous record set by India’s Sunil Waghmare. Commencing her musical marathon dubbed “afuaasantewaasingathon” on midnight December 24, 2023, Afua
Rwanda’s Anne Rwigara is Dead
Anne Rwigara, the sister of Diane Rwigara who attempted to contest for president in Rwanda, is dead. The 41 year-old who was the daughter of deceased prominent Rwandan businessman, Assinapol Rwigara, passed away on Thursday in the United States where she lived.
Biteko azindua Zahanati ya Bungoni Ilala
Naibu Waziri Mkuu na Waziri wa Nishati Dkt. Doto Biteko leo Disemba 29, 2023 amezindua Zahanati ya Bungoni iliyopo mtaa wa Mafuriko Ilala jijini Dar es Salaam na kuwataka wananchi kutumia fursa ya uwepo wa huduma ya zahanati hiyo kutumia huduma badala
Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso after 30 years of closure.
Russia has reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after it was shut more than 30 years ago, officials have said. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to reopen the embassy during the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg in July. The embassy was
At least 40 killed in Liberian fuel tanker blast
At least 40 people have died following the explosion of a gas tanker in north-central Liberia, the West African country’s chief medical officer, Francis Kateh, said on Wednesday. The fuel truck crashed late on Tuesday in Totota, Lower Bong County, and soon
Around 200 people killed in Christmas Eve attacks on remote villages in Nigeria
At least 190 people were killed and others are missing after a series of attacks by gunmen on remote villages in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state. Officials and survivors confirmed the Christmas Eve attacks. People said the gangs launched “well-coordinated” attacks in “not
Tanzanian authorities seize largest ever illicit drugs
The Tanzania Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has seized 3,182 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine during a special mission it conducted in Dar es Salaam and Iringa region between December 5 and 23 this year. Seven individuals including two Asians were