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
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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
Prime Minister Orders Urgent Lake Chala Water Project
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has given the Ministry of Water a strict two-week deadline to complete the process of securing a contractor for the
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Kenya is Uganda’s leading export market: Museveni
Kenya is Uganda’s leading export market, data released by President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday revealed. In the financial year up to October 2023, the East African Community (EAC) accounted for 43.5% of Uganda’s export market. Exports to Kenya from Uganda were 31.5%
Africa’s 20 richest people revealed
Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote is Africa’s richest person with a net worth of $13.9 billion, according to the latest Forbes ranking. The magazine says the top 20 African billionaires have a combined net worth of $82.4 billion, an increase of $900 million compared
Chinese investors to inject up to $7bn in DR Congo infrastructure
The Democratic Republic of Congo and its Chinese investors have reached an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt joint venture, they said in a statement on Saturday, with the Chinese investing up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects. Both parties agreed
Russia delivers free wheat shipment to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso on Friday received 25,000 tonnes of free wheat promised by President Vladimir Putin as part of a package for six African nations, officials said. The grain had been pledged by Putin at a Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg last July,
Uganda disowns judge who voted in favour of Israel at UN court
Uganda has distanced itself from Julia Sebutinde, a judge who voted against all provisional measures that a UN court ordered Israel to undertake in a case brought by South Africa concerning the war in the Gaza Strip. “Justice Sebutinde ruling at the
African Union chief urges Israel to comply with UN court ruling on Gaza
The African Union Commission chair Moussa Faki Mahamat Saturday welcomed the UN top court’s decision that Israel should do everything it can to prevent any acts of genocide in Gaza. “The ruling upholds the respect of international law and the need for
Mali leader seeks national dialogue after ending deal with rebels
Mali’s leader has issued a decree to establish a committee to organise national peace and reconciliation talks, after it ended a 2015 peace deal with Tuareg rebels. The decision to end the so-called Algiers accord raises fears of worsening insecurity in the
President celebrates her birthday in style
President Samia Suluhu Hassan celebrated her birthday this year in style by leading citizens and various groups in planting 4,720 trees at Donge Muwanda in Tumbatu on Saturday (January 27, 2024). According to a State House press statement issued on Saturday, 120
Mwinyi fills void of resigned minister as he makes minor cabinet reshuffle
President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has made a minor adjustment in his cabinet following the resignation of Simai Mohammed Said, who was the Tourism and Heritage Minister. A press statement issued on Saturday morning by the Zanzibar State House stated that President Mwinyi