Dark
Light

Politics - Page 153

No Citizen Stands Above Tanzanian Law, Says CCM Leader

The Vice Chairman of Tanzania’s ruling party on the mainland, Stephen Wasira, has said that Chama Cha Mapinduzi  (CCM) believes in reconciliation—not revenge—and emphasized that no one, regardless of status or political affiliation, is beyond the reach of the law. Wasira made
April 17, 2025

Trump Administration Refers Letitia James for Fraud Probe

The administration of  President Donald Trump has taken a sharp new turn in its long-running feud with New York Attorney General Letitia James, now accusing her of mortgage fraud and asking federal prosecutors to investigate. According to officials within the Federal Housing
April 17, 2025

Tariffs Force Shein and Temu to Raise Prices

Chinese-founded e-commerce giants Shein and Temu have announced they will soon raise prices for U.S. customers, citing the impact of new tariffs introduced under policies backed by  President Donald Trump. The changes come as part of a broader U.S. push to tighten
April 17, 2025

Leaders Map Out Long-Term Cooperation Across Sectors

 President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russia and China are working on ambitious, long-term plans to grow their partnership across a wide range of sectors. Speaking during a visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Putin praised the strong ties between the
April 17, 2025

Minister Kombo Pushes for Deeper Port Collaboration

Tanzania is looking to boost its port operations and global trade reach through a new partnership with one of Europe’s most established maritime hubs — the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. During his recent visit to Belgium, the Minister of Foreign Affairs
April 17, 2025

Biden Warns Social Security System Under Threat

Former U.S. President Joe Biden strongly criticized the current administration’s approach to Social Security, warning that ongoing cost-cutting measures could severely weaken the system that millions of Americans depend on. Speaking to a packed auditorium at a national conference in Chicago, Biden
April 17, 2025

CHADEMA Raises Legal Concerns Over Election Rules

Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has raised serious constitutional concerns over new electoral conduct regulations introduced ahead of the 2025 General Election. The party argues that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has overstepped its legal mandate by using the new rules
April 16, 2025

CCM Adjusts Internal Poll Schedule Ahead of Elections

 Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has officially announced a change in the timeline for selecting its candidates for parliamentary, local council, and Zanzibar House of Representatives seats ahead of Tanzania’s 2025 General Election. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, by
April 16, 2025
1 151 152 153 154 155 231