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Samia Launches Construction of Iconic CCM Headquarters

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who also serves as Chairperson of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), officially laid the foundation stone for the party’s new headquarters in Dodoma on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Addressing party leaders, members, and citizens at

May 28, 2025

Politics·World

Museveni, First Lady Ask Buganda, Nation for Forgiveness

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni have publicly asked for forgiveness from the people of Buganda and Ugandans as a whole. The apology, delivered at a national prayer crusade in Kampala, marks a striking shift in tone from

May 28, 2025

Politics·Uncategorized·World

President Ruto Apologizes Amid Border Fallout

Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a heartfelt apology to the youth of Kenya, often referred to as Gen Z, and to the governments and people of Tanzania and Uganda. His apology follows public outcry over the recent deportation of prominent Kenyan

May 28, 2025

Travel·World

Ugandan Rail Officials Study Tanzania SGR Model

In a display of growing regional cooperation, a delegation from the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has visited the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) to learn more about the East African nation’s remarkable progress in modern railway operations, specifically its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).

May 28, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Government Urged To Review NGOs’ Financial Health

Following recent reductions and suspensions of international aid—especially from the United States and other donor countries—concerns have heightened about the financial wellbeing of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working across Tanzania. Lawmakers are now urging the government to conduct a detailed evaluation of NGOs’

May 28, 2025

Health·Politics·Tanzania

Anti-Corruption Watchdog Recovers Farmers’ Missing Payments

In a welcome turn of events for rural farmers in Tanzania, over 79 million Tanzanian shillings — roughly US $31,000 — have been recovered and returned to cashew growers in the Mtwara Region, thanks to an aggressive anti-corruption drive led by the

May 28, 2025

Health·Politics·Tanzania

Tanzanian MPs Demand Tougher Laws on Sexual Violence

Lawmakers in Tanzania have raised strong concerns over the rise in sexual violence, moral erosion, and the lack of public understanding of basic nutrition during an intense parliamentary session in Dodoma. The debate followed the presentation of the 2025/2026 national budget for

May 28, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Seeks $29 Million Boost for Social Welfare

The Government of Tanzania has requested Parliament to approve a Tanzanian shillings 76.1 billion (approximately USD 29 million) budget for the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups for the 2025/2026 financial year. The proposal was presented by Dr. Dorothy

May 28, 2025

Politics·World

Joseph Kabila Returns To DRC Amid Charges

Joseph Kabila, the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has returned to his home country after spending two years in self-imposed exile. His return — to the eastern city of Goma, currently under the control of the M23 rebel

May 27, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Anti-Corruption Watchdog Blocks Ghost Grave Payout

Tanzania’s Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), known locally as Takukuru, has thwarted an attempt to siphon off more than TSh 47 million in public funds through falsified compensation claims tied to the expansion of Serengeti National Park. The funds were

May 27, 2025

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