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
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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
Slaa Warns Justice Must Precede National Reconciliation
Veteran Tanzanian politician Wilbrod Slaa has urged the country to confront the painful human reality behind last year’s election violence, saying genuine reconciliation cannot
President Samia Sends Condolences Cardinal Pengo Death
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has extended heartfelt condolences following the passing of Polycarp Pengo, the retired Archbishop
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Nyerere’s Residence to be Transformed into Tourist Centre
The government has announced plans to transform Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s residence in Mwitongo, Butiama District, Mara Region, into a dynamic tourist center, honoring the late father of the nation’s legacy. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa reaffirmed this commitment during his visit to the
Tanzania’s Three Departed Presidents
A rare photo taken in 2020 shows Tanzania’s three former presidents, who are sadly now all deceased. Ali Hassan Mwinyi is Tanzania’s third retired president to die since the country’s independence in 1961. The photo shows three former presidents: Ali Hassan Mwinyi,
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Embarks on 3-Day State Visit to Tanzania
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, has embarked on a three-day visit to Tanzania that starts today and ends on March 2, in response to an invitation extended by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Upon his arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport
Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Passes on at age 98
Tanzania’s second president, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, has passed away at the age of 98. The death of Tanzania’s former Head of State was announced today, February 29, by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in a Live telecast. President Samia , who officially made
Ruto Hosts Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Nairobi for State Visit
Kenyan President William Ruto welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Nairobi on Wednesday, in what is the Ethiopian leader’s first state visit to Kenya since 2020. Both leaders were expected to discuss amongst several issues Ethiopia’s negotiations with the breakaway region
Mali, Russia foreign ministers hold talks in Moscow
Mali’s foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop was in Moscow on Wednesday for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Addressing a press conference, the two leaders vowed to strengthen their bilateral security partnership. “As for the topic of security, we are actively interacting
Meningitis outbreak kills 17 students in Nigeria
At least 17 schoolchildren across five schools in Nigeria’s north-eastern Yobe state have died after an outbreak of meningitis, authorities have confirmed. Among the deceased are students in primary schools and others in boarding secondary schools, the state commissioner for education told.
Sugar tax relaxed in Zanzibar for Ramada
During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, value-added tax (VAT) will be removed from Zanzibar’s imported sugar in an effort to make life more affordable. Traders are also being told by the president “there is no excuse” to hike their food prices.