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Vice President Mpango Announces Decision to Step Down

Vice President Philip Mpango has revealed that he will not be seeking re-election as President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s running mate in the upcoming 2025 elections. At 68, Mpango, who has served Tanzania for decades in various capacities, expressed his belief that it

February 12, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Zitto Kabwe Criticizes Election Case Delays

ACT Wazalendo has filed 51 cases challenging the outcomes of the recent Local Government Elections in Tanzania. The party has already secured a victory in one case in Kigoma region, with several other cases still in progress. In a statement to the

February 11, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Government Announces New Guidelines for Electricity Connections

Deputy Minister for Energy, Hon. Judith Kapinga, revealed that the government has put in place a new cost structure for connecting households to the national electricity grid. The cost, however, will vary depending on whether the area is urban or rural. Speaking

February 11, 2025

Politics·World

Sudan to Form New Government After Military Takes Control

Sudan is on track to establish a new government after the military regained full control of the capital, Khartoum. This decision follows months of conflict, with the country enduring political instability since 2023. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of Sudan’s Armed

February 11, 2025

Politics·World

Xi Jinping to Join Russia’s WWII Victory Commemoration

Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to join Russia’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the victory over Nazi Germany in May, as confirmed by Russia’s ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov. In addition to attending the event in Moscow, President Xi has

February 11, 2025

Politics·World

EU Rethinks Foreign Aid Strategy to Align with Interests

The European Union (EU) is shifting its approach to foreign aid, moving to align assistance more closely with its political and economic interests. This change mirrors a similar decision made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who tied foreign aid to the

February 11, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Government Orders Public Employers to Reinstate Workers

The President’s Office, responsible for Public Service Management and Good Governance, has instructed public employers to bring back workers who have won their disciplinary appeals, following guidance from the Public Service Commission (PSC). Deputy Minister Deus Sangu delivered this message during a

February 11, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Gains Big from Hosting Conferences

While traffic jams and road closures can sometimes be a hassle during major conferences in Tanzania, the long-term benefits of these events are clear. Experts agree that, despite the challenges, international conferences have become a vital part of the country’s economic growth.

February 11, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Parliamentary Committee Raises Alarm Over Infrastructure Delays

A parliamentary committee has sounded the alarm over delays and inefficiencies in key infrastructure projects, warning that mismanagement could undermine the government’s multi-trillion-shilling investments in transport. The Public Investment Committee (PIC) presented its findings in Parliament on Monday, highlighting major challenges in

February 11, 2025

Politics·World

Saudi Arabia Rejects Netanyahu’s Remarks on Displacement

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned recent comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the displacement of Palestinians, reaffirming its unwavering support for Palestinian sovereignty. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry dismissed any notion of removing Palestinians from

February 10, 2025

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