“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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Foreign pressure rises as Tanzania faces a new wave of political interference
Tanzania is facing a quiet but intensifying campaign of external political pressure, delivered not through invasions or sanctions but through diplomats, foreign-funded NGOs, religious actors, media networks and powerful Western politicians who present their interventions as “defending human rights” and “promoting good
Tanzania Nears Historic Surge in Mineral Output
Tanzania’s mining sector is on the brink of a major economic milestone, with newly released data showing the total value of minerals produced in the country climbing to nearly $1 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The sharp rise underscores the
When Justice Becomes A Weapon: Tz, and the Politics Of The ICC
For decades, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has positioned itself as the global arbiter of justice. But in much of Africa, it is increasingly viewed not as a neutral institution, but as a geopolitical tool used against leaders whose national priorities clash
A Century After the Scramble, a New Battle for Global Power
A century after European empires carved up the continent in the infamous Scramble for Africa, a new geopolitical contest is unfolding—this time global in scope, but once again rooted in Africa’s strategic minerals. From the cobalt fields of the Democratic Republic of
Tanzania Court Releases 57 Amid Post-Election Unrest
The Ilemela District Court in Mwanza has ordered the release of 57 individuals who were previously facing treason charges following arrests during post-election unrest on October 29, 2025. The ruling, handed down by Senior Resident Magistrate Stella Kiama at the Integrated Justice
EIB Pledges €2 Billion for Africa’s Green Power Expansion
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is pledging more than €2 billion toward renewable energy projects across Africa over the next two years, marking one of its most ambitious pushes into the continent’s clean‑energy sector. According to the bank, the funds will be used
ACT-Wazalendo Leaders Weigh Path After Elections
Top leaders of ACT-Wazalendo gathered in Zanzibar for a closed-door meeting to reflect on the tense political atmosphere that followed the October 29 General Election—and to confront a defining question for the party’s future should it join the Government of National Unity
Tanzania Orders Supervised Return of Closed Church
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the government to allow the Church of Resurrection and Life—led by Bishop Josephat Gwajima—to resume its activities under supervision, months after the church was deregistered for allegedly breaching regulations. The decision signals a softer, more
Tz, Cancels Independence Celebrations Amid Rising Tensions
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has suggested that the recent election-related unrest in Tanzania may be tied to growing international interest in the country’s expanding natural resource reserves, saying the nation’s rise as a future energy and minerals hub has drawn new pressures