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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Samia aims at securing $1 billion in investment from Indonesia.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan wants Tanzania to attract $1 billion in investment from Indonesia. Speaking during the Indonesia-Tanzania Investment and Business Forum in Jakarta on Thursday, she tasked her lieutenants with raising the value of Indonesian investments in Tanzania to $1 billion
Uganda turns to Tanzania for petroleum importation after disputes with Kenya
After being frustrated by Kenya for a long time, Uganda is now seeking the help of Tanzania as it searches for a way to import petrol. Tanzania has greeted Uganda’s plan to use the Dar es Salaam Port for its petroleum products
King Charles III hospitalized to undergo Prostate Surgery
King Charles III was on Friday admitted to a London hospital for scheduled surgery, Buckingham Palace said, a week after revealing the British monarch would be treated for an enlarged prostate. “The king was this morning admitted to a London hospital for
Comesa watchdog fines CAF with $600,000 over competition breach
Competitions watchdog of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) on Thursday slapped a fine of $300,000 each on Qatari sports broadcasting giant beIN Media and the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for breach of competition regulations, a decision that
Top UN court start ruling on landmark Israel genocide case
The head of the top United Nations court on Friday began reading the initial decision in the case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a landmark case that has sparked global interest. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) could in theory
Kenyan Court rules Haiti police deployment illegal
A Kenyan court on Friday ruled against the government’s plan to deploy police to Haiti to lead a UN-backed multinational mission aimed at restoring order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation. The ruling comes as Haiti’s government calls for the urgent deployment of
Robbers attack passengers on Yeji road; bolt with ambulance
About seven passengers are in critical condition following a robbery attack around Jamasi near Mampong in the Ashanti Region. The incident reportedly occurred at about 2:45 am on Friday. The gun-wielding men robbed passengers on board several vehicles including a VIP bus
Mali military government ends 2015 peace deal with separatist rebels
Mali’s junta ended a 2015 peace deal with Tuareg separatist rebels on Thursday. Tensions between the central authorities and the northern separatists have resurfaced since the military consolidated power in two coups in 2020 and 2021, teamed up with Russian military contractor
Bola Tinubu denies planning to move Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has no plans to move the country’s capital from Abuja to Lagos, his office says. The presidency blamed political opponents for such rumours, saying “there is no iota of truth” in them. The speculation began before Tinubu, who