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How Prof. Janabi Won Africa’s Top WHO Role

Tanzania’s distinguished cardiologist and health leader, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has been nominated as the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. The decision followed a unanimous vote by the WHO Regional Committee for Africa during a high-level meeting in

May 19, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Zanzibar Chadema Leaders Resign Over Exclusion Claims

A growing rift within Tanzania’s largest opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has spilled into the open as senior officials in the party’s Zanzibar branch announced their resignation, accusing the national leadership of marginalization and deliberate neglect. Speaking at a

May 17, 2025

Politics·World

Leaked Strategy Fuels US-Tanzania Election Controversy

A document leaked online has sparked political tension in Tanzania, alleging that the United States is quietly backing opposition parties ahead of the 2025 general elections. The report, titled “Mission – Tanzania 2025 Elections Action Plan,” claims that the United States Agency

May 17, 2025

Opinion·Politics·World

Karim Khan To Step Aside Until Probe Into Alleged Misconduct Ends

The chief prosecutor of the ,International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Ahmad Khan, has temporarily stepped aside while an internal investigation is carried out into allegations of sexual misconduct. The probe is being led by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS),

May 17, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Parliament Endorses Sh291.5 Billion Development Budget

The Parliament of Tanzania has approved a TSh291.5 billion budget for the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, marking a significant step toward boosting the country’s digital infrastructure and public service efficiency. The budget endorsement came during the 19th parliamentary session held

May 17, 2025

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

MP Urges Independent Oversight of Mobile Data Usage

A growing number of Tanzanians are raising the alarm over unexplained mobile data depletion, and now a national lawmaker is calling for change. Pauline Gekul, the Member of Parliament for Babati Town, has urged the government to establish an independent body to

May 17, 2025

Politics·World

Russia, Ukraine Agree To Major Prisoner Exchange

Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement during peace talks in Istanbul to exchange 1,000 prisoners from each side — one of the largest such agreements since the beginning of the war. The negotiations concluded on a constructive note, with both parties

May 16, 2025

Business·Politics·World

Tanzania, Finland Strengthen Trade and Development Ties

Tanzania and Finland have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties, focusing on expanded trade, investment, and sustainable development cooperation. This came during the Tanzania–Finland Trade and Investment Forum, held in Dar es Salaam, which brought together policymakers and private-sector stakeholders from both countries.

May 16, 2025

Politics·World

Finland, UNDP Back Youth Forestry Project

A bold new initiative aimed at empowering Tanzanian youth and promoting sustainable forest use has been launched in Dar es Salaam, with the backing of the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). President Alexander Stubb of Finland, who

May 16, 2025

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Tanzania Advances Plans for National Satellite

Tanzania is making bold steps into the space age, with plans now underway to develop the country’s first national satellite. The initiative, championed by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, is being positioned as a key milestone in boosting the nation’s

May 16, 2025

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