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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Kenyan Woman’s Love for Cheetah Ends in Heartfelt Goodbye
In a quiet village in Garissa County, northeastern Kenya, a story of compassion has captured hearts across the country. A local woman who rescued a helpless cheetah cub and raised it like her own child has had to say goodbye, as wildlife
Putin Defiant as U.S. Sanctions Tighten Pressure on Russia
In a strongly worded statement from Moscow, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that Russia will not be swayed by what he described as “unfriendly acts” from the United States or any other nation. His remarks followed Washington’s decision to impose fresh sanctions targeting
Rwanda Welcomes 277 Citizens Returning Home Voluntarily
277 Rwandan nationals have returned home from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking another chapter in the ongoing regional effort to support voluntary repatriation and peace in the Great Lakes region. The return, which took place through the Grande Barrière
Tanzania Marks Historic Milestone with First-Ever Sugar Exports
After decades of battling sugar shortages and price surges, Tanzania has finally achieved self-sufficiency — and for the first time in its history, the nation has begun exporting sugar to international markets. The achievement marks a major breakthrough for the country’s long-troubled
Court Rejects Video Evidence in Lissu Trial
In a landmark decision on October 23, 2025, the High Court in Dar es Salaam ruled in favor of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, rejecting crucial video evidence presented by the prosecution in his ongoing treason trial. The ruling represents a significant moment
Tanzania Launches Trial at Mtwara Gas Plant
Tanzania has taken a significant step toward strengthening its energy infrastructure by initiating trial operations at a new gas-fired power plant in Mtwara, with a capacity of 20 megawatts. The facility is expected to enhance electricity supply across the southern regions, particularly
High-Speed Train Derails Near Ruvu Station, Services Disrupted
A high-speed passenger train operating on Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) derailed early this morning near Ruvu Station in the Coastal Region while traveling from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. The incident, which occurred around 08:00 hours, caused major disruption to rail
Tanzania Women’s Groups Unite to Champion Equal Voice in Upcoming Election
With the general election just days away, a coalition of women’s rights and civil-society organisations in Tanzania has urged citizens especially women to take an active role in shaping the country’s future by turning out in large numbers to vote on October
CIP-AFRICA Highlights Voter Sentiment Ahead Elections
With only six days left before Tanzania’s general elections on October 29, 2025, a recent nationwide poll provides a clear snapshot of voter sentiment and priorities. The findings were released by the Research and Publications Department of CIP-Africa. Speaking to journalists, Thabit