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Father Peter Rwezahura of the Claretians Missionaries has been missing for six months after disappearing from Makoko Centre in the Catholic Diocese of Musoma, prompting a public appeal and renewed scrutiny over clergy movements and accountability within the church. In a statement

About six regions in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the upcoming Masika season (March–April–May 2026), raising concerns over flooding and potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases, weather experts have warned. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority

Three suspected armed robbers were shot dead late Saturday night after an exchange of gunfire with police in Bariadi Town, Simiyu Region, authorities have confirmed. According to Simiyu Regional Police Commander Ms Edith Swebe, the incident occurred at about 2:30am on February

A bus crash survivor, Ahmad Ally, has died after being involved in a second road accident while being transferred for specialised treatment to Muhimbili National Hospital, authorities have confirmed. Ally, believed to have been aged between 40 and 50, was among victims

Tanzania has ramped up domestic financing and strengthened district-led delivery for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) following the sudden withdrawal of international donor support in early 2025. The shift represents a decisive move toward national ownership of disease control initiatives and underscores the

Tanzania is preparing to enter a new chapter in its public health journey as the government moves forward with plans to manufacture antiretroviral medicines locally, a step expected to greatly improve access to treatment while reducing the high cost of importing essential