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
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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
Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu
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Calls Mount for Germany to Compensate Tanzania Over Stolen Giants
Former Tanzanian and environmental activist Riziki Saidi Lulida still remembers the first time she saw the towering replica of a dinosaur from her homeland — not in Africa, but in a Berlin museum. “It was taken from Lindi, from our soil,” she
Tundu Lissu Questions Whereabouts of Polepole
During proceedings at the High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry, opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges, raised questions about the fate of former Tanzanian diplomat Humphrey Polepole. Polepole, who served as ambassador to both Malawi and Cuba,
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Dies
The former Prime Minister of Kenya and a towering figure in the nation’s political landscape, Raila Odinga has passed away at the age of 80. He died on Wednesday while receiving treatment at a hospital in India, where he had been resting
Congo, M23 Sign Deal to Monitor Ceasefire
The Congolese government and the M23 rebel group have agreed to establish an international mechanism to oversee their ceasefire agreement. The accord, signed in Doha, Qatar, under the mediation of the Qatari government, aims to prevent further clashes and ensure compliance with
Trump Issues Ultimatum to Hamas Over Disarmament
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the militant group must disarm under the terms of a recent ceasefire agreement, or face potential U.S. intervention. Speaking from the White House on October 14, Trump emphasized that Hamas had been given assurances to disarm
Tanzanian Shilling Strengthens Amid Gold Export Boom
The Tanzanian shilling has proven to be one of East Africa’s most resilient currencies, supported by soaring gold prices and a strong performance in the country’s export sector. Analysts and officials from the Bank of Tanzania credit the shilling’s stability to rising
Tanzania’s Economy on Course for Strong Growth in 2025
Tanzania’s economy is projected to maintain its upward trajectory, with the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) forecasting growth of 6.9 percent in the final quarter of 2025 and 6 percent for the full year. The outlook remains optimistic for 2026, when growth is
WHO Strengthens Partnership as New Envoy Arrives in Tanzania
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening health cooperation with Tanzania following the official appointment of Dr. Alex Ntale Gasasira as the organization’s new Representative in the country. Dr. Gasasira formally presented his credentials on October 14, 2025,
Grammy-Winning Neo-Soul Star D’Angelo Dies at 51
The world of music is mourning the loss of D’Angelo, the influential R&B singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose soulful artistry helped define the sound of neo-soul in the 1990s and early 2000s. He passed away on Tuesday at the age of 51