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Qatar Hosts Congo-Rwanda Talks, Engages Rebel Leaders

The government of Qatar has once again positioned itself as a key diplomatic broker by hosting high-stakes talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and representatives of the M23 rebel movement. The negotiations, which quietly resumed in Doha on

May 7, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Shifts Focus to Roads as Major Projects Wrap Up

The Tanzanian government has announced a renewed commitment to improving road infrastructure across the country, with plans to settle contractor payments and complete key projects by mid-year. Speaking during a session in Dodoma, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office for

May 7, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Speaker Defends Fairness in Public Hiring Process

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has reaffirmed that the Tanzanian government remains committed to ensuring that job opportunities within public institutions are offered fairly and transparently, based strictly on qualifications and legal guidelines—not regional background. Speaking in Parliament on

May 7, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Foreign Affairs Office Nears Completion In Dodoma

The construction of the new Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation headquarters in Mtumba, part of Dodoma, Tanzania’s administrative capital, is approaching finalization, with approximately 90 percent of the project now complete. This milestone was confirmed during an official inspection

May 7, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Samia Urges Journalists to Safeguard Nation’s Image

Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanian journalists to wield their pens responsibly, emphasizing that the media plays a crucial role in protecting the nation’s image — much like soldiers guard its borders. Speaking during the Samia Kalamu Awards ceremony held at

May 6, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

UAE Bestows Top Honor on President Samia Suluhu Hassan

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has received one of the United Arab Emirates’ highest national honors — the Mother of the Nation Order — in recognition of her leadership in championing sustainable development and social progress in Tanzania. The award was formally presented

May 6, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tundu Lissu To Appear In Person As Court Rejects Virtual Trial

The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court has ruled that opposition leader Tundu Lissu must physically appear in court for the continuation of his trial, effectively rejecting the prosecution’s request for the proceedings to continue virtually. The ruling came after Lissu’s legal team, led

May 6, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Political Parties Urged to Promote Peace and Democracy

The Registrar of Political Parties, Judge Francis Mutungi, urged Tanzanian political parties to embrace the rule of law and uphold peace as the nation prepares for its upcoming elections. Speaking at the opening of a training workshop on the recent amendments to

May 6, 2025

Politics·World

Hope Fades as Congo Peace Efforts Stall Again

More than five decades since the first attempts were made to bring peace to the conflict-ridden eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), efforts to resolve the crisis still seem stuck in a frustrating cycle of setbacks and stalled

May 6, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

CCM Says No Political Rift With CHADEMA

A few days after retired Prime Minister and respected statesman Judge Joseph Warioba urged Tanzania’s major political players—CCM, CHADEMA, and the government—to come together for dialogue aimed at resolving political tensions ahead of the 2025 general elections, the ruling party has responded

May 6, 2025

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