Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
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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
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
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US Strengthens Sahel Security Partnerships Amid Rising Threats
The United States has expanded its security cooperation with Sahel nations as militant activity and instability in West Africa continue to challenge regional governance and development. Washington’s renewed focus reflects growing concern over transnational threats that extend well beyond local borders. In
China Deepens Africa Rare Earth Processing Deals
China is strengthening its footprint in Africa’s critical minerals sector, signing new agreements focused not only on extraction but increasingly on local processing and refining capacity across the continent. In recent weeks, state-backed firms from China have expanded negotiations with governments in
Europe Competes for African Gas as Energy Markets Shift”
European governments are stepping up efforts to secure long-term natural gas supplies from Africa as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian pipeline imports. The renewed push reflects ongoing shifts in global energy markets sparked
Africa Demands Mineral Processing for Sovereignty
African governments are accelerating efforts to ensure that the continent’s vast mineral wealth translates into industrial growth and long-term economic transformation rather than continued dependence on raw exports. Across Southern and West Africa, policymakers are prioritizing beneficiation — the process of refining
African Nations Intensify Pressure on ICC
Debate over the International Criminal Court has intensified across Africa this month, as governments and civil society groups continue to question the court’s impartiality and its impact on national sovereignty. The ICC, established under the Rome Statute, was designed to prosecute individuals
BRICS Currency Shift Gains Global Momentum
Discussions within the BRICS bloc over alternative trade settlement systems are gaining renewed attention in early 2026, as member states push to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar in cross-border transactions. The grouping — comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and
Ukraine Peace Talks Enter Critical Diplomatic Phase
Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine have entered a delicate new phase, with renewed engagement involving the United States, Russia, the European Union, and other global actors seeking pathways toward de-escalation. After nearly two years of sustained conflict, battlefield dynamics
US–China Rivalry Over Africa’s Rare Minerals Deepens
Competition between the United States and China over Africa’s critical minerals is intensifying, placing the continent at the center of a strategic global supply chain battle. Rare earth elements, cobalt, lithium, and other critical metals — essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy
African Leaders Demand Fair Climate Financing
African leaders are intensifying calls for equitable climate financing as negotiations continue under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), arguing that the continent remains disproportionately affected by global warming despite contributing the least to historical emissions. At the center