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Inspector Testifies as Tundu Lissu Treason Case Deepens

The long-running treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu took another turn on Thursday as Inspector John Kaaya, a police cyber-crime officer, testified before a three-judge panel at the High Court of Tanzania. The courtroom, packed with observers and journalists, listened closely
October 10, 2025

Government Orders Tobacco Firms to Clear Farmer Debts

Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe issued a strong directive to tobacco-buying firms across Tanzania: settle your debts to farmers — more than US$5 million in total — by October 30, 2025. The announcement came during a special meeting that brought together farmers,
October 10, 2025

Historic Ceasefire Agreement Reached in Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 8, 2025, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in Gaza. The initial agreement includes the release of all hostages held by
October 9, 2025

Tanzania Strengthens Fight Against Mineral Smuggling

 Government experts from multiple agencies convened in Dodoma this week to discuss strategies for tackling mineral smuggling in Tanzania, under the guidance of Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Msafiri Mbibo. The meeting brought together officials from law enforcement, inspection
October 9, 2025

Tanzania Drafts Law on Organ Transplants

The Tanzanian government is finalising a groundbreaking law that will not only regulate organ transplantation but also create a clear legal framework for advanced regenerative and aesthetic medical services   including hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and anti-ageing therapies. The upcoming Organ Transplantation Bill
October 9, 2025

ICC Convicts Former Militia Chief for Darfur Atrocities

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the brutal conflict that ravaged Sudan’s Darfur region
October 8, 2025

EAC Faces Growing Strains Amid Civil Society Alarm

Regional unity within the East African Community (EAC) is showing signs of strain, as civil society organisations warn that corruption, trade barriers, digital inequality, and insecurity are threatening to stall decades of integration efforts. These concerns were voiced during the 2025 East
October 8, 2025
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