Dar Es Salaam Says Goodbye to Commuter Buses
Dar es Salaam is preparing for a major shift in urban transport as the city’s authorities move to phase out conventional commuter buses along
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SADC Praises Tanzania Clean Cooking Energy Strategy
The Southern African regional bloc has commended Tanzania’s approach to expanding access to clean cooking energy, describing it as a practical and results-driven model
Committee Inspects Progress at Julius Nyerere Dam
A government oversight committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress and performance of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project following an official inspection visit conducted
Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
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
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
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Samia Suluhu Reaffirms Commitment to Union
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential candidate, reiterated her unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Union between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. She emphasized that the Union is mutually beneficial, stating, “Tunakwenda kuulinda kwa nguvu zote Muungano wetu, kwani ni
Police Urges Citizens to Respect Voting Rights
The head of Dar es Salaam’s Special Police Zone, Jumanne Muliro, has urged citizens to respect their constitutional right to vote and to actively discourage anyone attempting to interfere with the electoral process. In a statement issued on Friday, Muliro emphasized that
Tanzanian Opposition Leader John Heche Detained in Dodoma
The political tension in Tanzania has deepened following the detention of John Heche, the Deputy National Chairperson of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), who is currently being held at the Mtumba Police Station in Dodoma. According to party officials, Heche
Ivory Coast Election Faces Controversy, Tensions Rise
Citizens of Ivory Coast are preparing to cast their votes on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in a presidential election that has sparked political tension and raised questions about the country’s democratic process. Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a fourth term,
Kenya President Defends Controversial Cyber Law
President William Ruto has defended his recent signing of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, insisting that the legislation builds on existing laws that have been in place since 2018. The amendments aim to strengthen protections against online harassment, cyberbullying,
Former Ghana First Lady Nana Konadu Dies
The former First Lady of Ghana and a prominent advocate for women’s rights, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the age of 76. She died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Ridge Hospital in Accra following a brief illness. Born on
Tanzanian Muslims Unite in Prayers for Peace
Muslims across Tanzania gathered on Friday for Jumu’ah prayers, delivering a strong message of peace, unity, and national harmony amid calls for citizens to protect the country’s long-standing stability. In Dar es Salaam, the Regional Sheikh, Walid Omar Al Hadi, led hundreds
President Samia Declares Public Holiday for National Elections
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially declared Wednesday, October 29, 2025, a public holiday to give all citizens the opportunity to participate in the upcoming general elections. The decision underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring maximum voter turnout and promoting democratic
Tanzania’s First SGR Derailment Sparks Safety Review
Tanzania’s new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has recorded its first derailment since electric train services began, following the mishap of an electric multiple-unit (EMU) train near Ruvu in the Coast Region on Thursday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. when