“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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Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-Leader Hasina to Death
Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of authorising a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising that convulsed the country last year. The verdict, delivered in a tightly secured courtroom in Dhaka,
Commonwealth Deploys Chakwera for Tanzania Dialogue
The Commonwealth has appointed former Malawi president Dr Lazarus Chakwera as its Special Envoy to Tanzania, assigning him the task of helping ease political tension and supporting the start of a national dialogue after the country’s disputed electoral period. Announced by Commonwealth
Samia Names New Ministers to Strengthen Government
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled her new Cabinet, marking a fresh start for her administration with a focus on efficiency, accountability, and advancing national development priorities. The appointments bring a mix of experienced leaders and new faces to key government roles,
Samia Overhauls Cabinet, Drops Seven Ministers in Bold Move
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has carried out one of the most significant cabinet reshuffles of her administration, relieving seven ministers of their posts while allowing them to retain their seats in Parliament. The move signals a strategic effort to rejuvenate government leadership
Pope Urges leaders To listen To the poor.
Pope Leo XIV has called on global leaders to pay attention to the voices of the poor, emphasizing that true peace cannot exist without justice. In a message shared on social media on November 16, 2025, the Pope urged presidents and heads of
Burundi and DR Congo Strengthen Agriculture, Trade, Security
Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have taken a major step to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, including agriculture, cross-border trade, and regional security. The agreement was formalized in Kinshasa in the presence of the two countries’ presidents, along
Bridge Collapse Kills Over 30 Cobalt Miners
At least 32 miners have died after a makeshift bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in southeastern DRC on Saturday, authorities confirmed. The tragedy occurred at an informal mining site, where miners were working near flooded areas when the bridge gave way.
US-Kenyan Soldier Arrested With Explosives
A dual citizen of the United States and Kenya, Charles Onkuri Ongeta, 30, who serves as a US Army Sergeant, was arrested at the Tanzania-Kenya border in Sirari after authorities found him in possession of four CS M68 hand-launched grenades, the Tarime–Rorya
Faith Leaders Demand Justice, National Reconciliation
Sheikh Muharram Mziwanda, head of the Asaalam Islamic Foundation, has expressed surprise over statements made by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) regarding the events of October 29, 2025. Sheikh Mziwanda said the incidents should be described as demonstrations rather than violence, looting,