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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

Opposition Criticizes Tanzania’s Election Code Enforcement

 Tensions are rising in Tanzania’s political landscape after the country’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, was disqualified from participating in the upcoming October 2025 general elections. The disqualification follows the party’s refusal to sign the Code of Ethics issued by the Independent National
April 15, 2025

Kabudi Highlights Four Years of Government Progress

The Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi, on April 14, 2025, shared a detailed reflection on the achievements of the Sixth Phase Government over the past four years, during a press briefing held at the MAELEZO Auditorium in
April 15, 2025
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