UDOM Lecturer Faces Terrorism Charge
A legal case involving a University of Dodoma lecturer has entered a new and more serious phase after prosecutors formally charged Melkisedek Kaijage with
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Nchimbi Calls for Unity Beyond Political Divides
Tanzania’s Deputy President, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, has called on citizens, social media activists and civil society groups to strengthen national unity and protect the
Tanzania Reflects on Mkapa’s Enduring Legacy Six Years Later
Six years after the death of former President Benjamin William Mkapa, Tanzanians are today reflecting on the legacy of a leader whose decade in
Lissu Case Sparks Constitutional Rights Battle
A constitutional petition involving opposition figure and Chadema National Chairman Tundu Lissu has placed renewed focus on the rights of detainees, legal representation and
The Geopolitics Behind Tanzania’s US Health Deal
Tanzania’s decision to enter a five-year health partnership with the United States is rapidly becoming more than a bilateral agreement. Across diplomatic and public
Diamond, Zuchu Divorce Rocks East African Entertainment
The highly publicised separation between Tanzanian music power couple Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu has evolved beyond celebrity news, igniting widespread debate over wealth management,
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Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise. Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. Tshisekedi took
Two Russian sailors held in Mozambique as financial hostages
Two Russian sailors being held in the Mozambique port of Maputo are financial hostages in a dispute between the ship’s owner and its local customer, Russia’s foreign ministry told the state RIA news agency. Two Russians, a Lithuanian and two Ukrainians have
Zambia’s Cholera outbreak claim more than 400 deaths and infected 10,00
Zambia is reeling from a major cholera oubreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. A large soccer stadium in the
Namibia’s president Geingob to undergo cancer treatment, presidency says
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob was diagnosed with cancer during a medical check-up earlier this month and will undergo treatment, the office of the 82-year-old head of state said. A statement from his office did not give further details about his condition, but
Pope Francis Invites Prez. Samia to the Vetican
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to visit the Vatican on February 11 and 12. The scheduled two-day state visit follows an invitation extended by Pope Francis, Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation minister January Makamba told a news conference in Dar
Kinondoni launches campaign for Miss Tanzania
A CALL has been made for young women to seize an opportunity to participate in the Miss Kinondoni Beauty Pageant 2024, which was launched yesterday in Dar es Salaam. The beauty pageant is being held in Kinondoni to select a representative for
Dar Floods Scrumple Kunduchi & Panya Boyi Bridges
Two days of relentless downpours have wreaked havoc on Dar es Salaam, the nation’s bustling commercial heart. Homes lie submerged, bridges crumble, and roads glisten like drowned rivers, leaving residents reeling from the floods’ destructive wrath. Landmark infrastructure like Kunduchi Bridge and
Embrace constructive criticism – Mangungu tells Simba
SIMBA SC’s Chairman, Murtaza Mangungu, has called for the club’s members and supporters to embrace constructive criticism to strengthen and build a prosperous club. Mangungu made the call at the club’s Annual General Meeting in Dar-es-Salaam yesterday where he urged the club’s
Blinken begins Africa Trip
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Monday with Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, as the top U.S. diplomat begins a four-nation tour in Africa. Blinken’s itinerary also includes a visit to Porto da Praia, which