Chande Urges TAFORI Board to Tackle Forest, Beekeeping Challenges
Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hamad Hassan Chande has called on the 13th Board of Directors of the Tanzania Forestry Research Institute
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Tanzania Marks World Maritime Day 2026 in Tanga
Tanzania has officially joined the global community in marking World Maritime Day 2026, with celebrations taking place in Tanga from September 21 to 24
Aweso Gives Korogwe Water Contractor Nine-Day Deadline
Water Minister Jumaa Aweso has given the contractor implementing the 28 Towns Water Supply Project in Korogwe, Tanga Region, nine days to begin testing
TANESCO Urges Research, Planning and Investment Unit To Embrace Innovation
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has urged its Research, Planning and Investment (PRI) Department to accelerate the implementation of strategic plans and projects,
Tanzania Introduces Mandatory Travel Insurance For Foreign Visitors
Tanzania has introduced mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania through land borders, seaports and airports, under new regulations gazetted by the
Tanzania Announces Public Acquisition of 118.7 Acres for EACOP Project
The Tanzanian government has announced its intention to acquire approximately 118.7 acres of land for public purposes to facilitate the implementation of the East
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Ruto Defends Kenya’s Massive Housing Drive
Kenyan President William Ruto has strongly defended his government’s ambitious affordable housing programme, insisting that Kenya has not borrowed “a single shilling” from the World Bank to finance the multi-billion-dollar initiative. Speaking during the 13th session of the World Urban Forum 13,
Ebola Outbreak Disrupts Congo World Cup Plans
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been forced to dramatically alter its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 after a deadly Ebola outbreak triggered international health concerns, travel restrictions, and growing anxiety ahead of the global tournament. Congolese football
Gunfire, Escape Claims Rock Tanzania Opposition
An aide to prominent Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has alleged he was abducted by unidentified men, beaten inside a moving vehicle, and later escaped after gunfire erupted during a dramatic nighttime pursuit in Dar es Salaam an incident likely to intensify
China–Tanzania Launch Ideology Research Centre in Kibaha
China and Tanzania have strengthened their political and ideological cooperation following the inauguration of a new research centre dedicated to the study of “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era” at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School
Iran Rebuilds Drone Power Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Iran is reportedly accelerating the revival of its drone production capabilities during a fragile six-week ceasefire that began in early April, in a development that signals a rapid restoration of military strength despite recent U.S. and Israeli strikes aimed at weakening its
Xi Pushes Korean Peninsula Peace Mission
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit North Korea as early as next week in a high-stakes diplomatic effort aimed at reviving dialogue on the Korean Peninsula and positioning Beijing as a potential mediator between Pyongyang and Washington. According to reports
Tanzania Flood Repair Funds Begin to Deliver Results
Abdallah Ulega has said that President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s decision to allocate more than Sh565 billion for repairing infrastructure damaged by heavy rains is already producing tangible results across the country. Presenting his budget speech in Parliament in Dodoma, the Works Minister
Tanzania Leads Regional Push Against Wildlife Crime
Tanzania has called for stronger regional cooperation in the fight against transboundary wildlife crime, warning that illegal trafficking of wildlife and forest products continues to threaten conservation efforts across Africa and beyond. The appeal was made in Nairobi during the opening of
Iran Rejects Surrender Demands as US Talks Intensify
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a defiant public statement rejecting any attempt to force Iran into surrender, escalating diplomatic rhetoric at a sensitive moment in ongoing negotiations with the United States. Writing on the social media platform X, Pezeshkian described the