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Mwanza Court Detains 172 Over Violent District Clashes

Authorities in Mwanza have brought 172 residents before the Nyamagana District Court to face a series of serious criminal charges, including armed robbery, willful destruction of property, unlawful assembly, and disorderly conduct. The suspects appeared before several magistrates on Friday, November 7,
November 8, 2025

Ruling Party Claims 113 of 115 Women’s Special Seats

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the appointment of 115 women to parliament under the special-seats quota, with one slot still pending as elections in the Fuoni and Siha constituencies await conclusion. Out of the 115 names released, the ruling
November 8, 2025

Tanzanian Intern’s Remains Return Home After Two Years

The remains of a 21‑year-old Tanzanian student, sent home after enduring more than two years of anguish, have finally been returned, bringing some solace to his grieving family. The young man, who travelled to Israel through an agricultural training programme, was among
November 7, 2025

Observers Urge Overhaul After Tanzanian Vote Crisis

International observer teams have raised serious concerns about the conduct of Tanzania’s 29 October general election. While logistical efforts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were broadly noted, major democratic issues overshadowed the process. The mission of the Southern African Development Community
November 7, 2025

Putin Sends Special Message to Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania on Thursday received a special message from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The message was delivered at the State House in Chamwino, Dodoma by Russian envoy Sergei Kiriyenko on November 6, 2025. The closed-door meeting, which lasted
November 7, 2025

South Sudan President Fires Finance Minister Again

South Sudan’s political landscape has once again been shaken after President Salva Kiir dismissed his Finance Minister, Athian Diing Athian, barely two months after appointing him. The decision, announced by the national broadcaster on November 3, 2025, marks yet another reshuffle in
November 5, 2025

EWURA Sets New Petrol, Diesel Price Limits

Tanzania’s Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced new retail price limits for petrol and diesel across mainland Tanzania, effective November 5, 2025. The move comes as authorities seek to stabilize fuel costs and ensure transparency in the petroleum sector.
November 5, 2025

Tanzanian Opposition Leader John Heche Faces Charges

After spending nearly two weeks in police custody, Tanzania’s opposition figure John Heche, the Vice Chairman of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), is expected to appear in court soon to face terror-related charges, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday night, November
November 5, 2025
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