“President Samia Sends Eid Message Promoting Unity”
Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has extended warm greetings to Muslims and citizens across the country in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, calling for unity,
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Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
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Mixed Weather Conditions Expected Across Tanzania
The Tanzania Meteorological Authority has issued a new national forecast showing that much of the country will experience a blend of cloud cover, sunshine and scattered rainfall over the coming days, as shifting seasonal winds continue to shape local weather conditions. In
NIDA Authorizes Special Window for Record Rectification
The National Identification Authority (NIDA) has opened a one-year special window to allow Tanzanians to correct or update their national identity information, marking the first large-scale record-cleaning initiative since the national ID system was introduced. The announcement was made on November 27,
Trusted Clinics Losing Confidentiality, Youth Avoid Care
Local clinics, dispensaries and community health posts in Tanzania — once trusted as discreet, convenient first‑points of care — are losing the faith of many young people, as growing numbers report that their private medical information is being shared without consent. For
Government Moves to Restore Key Youth Skills Courses
The push to equip young people with practical, job-ready skills has taken a new turn after the government ordered vocational training centres across the country to revive short courses in agriculture and livestock keeping—programmes that had previously been discontinued despite their importance
Tanzania Starts Releasing Hundreds Held After Election Unrest
Tanzania has begun freeing large numbers of people who were arrested following the tense and chaotic events that unfolded during the October 29, 2025 general election. The government says a nationwide review of the cases has shown that most of those detained
Guinea-Bissau President Seized After Disputed Election
Guinea-Bissau has been thrown into uncertainty after President Umaro Sissoco Embaló was reportedly seized by unidentified armed men just days after a tense and highly disputed national election in which opposition candidates were restricted from fully participating. Sources in the capital, Bissau,
Deadly Hong Kong Residential Fire Claims Thirteen Lives
A massive overnight fire in Hong Kong has left 13 people dead and at least 15 others injured after flames tore through residential buildings in the Tai Po district, prompting one of the region’s largest recent emergency responses and throwing thousands of
Police Probes Social Media Video on Fuel Warning
Tanzania’s Police Force has opened an investigation into a video that has been making the rounds on social media, allegedly showing the Chunya District Police Commander giving instructions to fuel station operators in Mbeya Region. The footage has sparked debate online and
Tanzanian Man Seeks Aid After Brutal Domestic Attack
A 40-year-old man from Arumeru District in northern Tanzania is appealing for financial help after surviving a horrific attack in which his wife allegedly severed his genitals. The man, currently receiving treatment at Selian Hospital in Arusha, faces mounting medical bills estimated