Tanzania

Ruto noted that the East African Community was built on shared sacrifice and vision from leaders such as Julius Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta, whose partnership laid the foundation for regional integration.

Ruto arrived to a host who, while outwardly diplomatic, was prepared to directly challenge what Dar es Salaam views as a pattern of unilateral declarations on regional projects.

Tanzania remains among the world's leading producers of spices, ranking third globally in cardamom production and fifth in cloves.

Mbundi framed his early agenda at the helm of the institution around tightening how the regional bloc is financed, arguing that obligatory payments from member countries are essential for keeping the institution running effectively.

A commission appointed by the Tanzanian government reported that the 2025 post-election violence left at least 518 people dead, but named no perpetrators. The opposition dismissed the findings as a "whitewash."

The findings indicate that of those killed, the majority were men at 419 and 28 women, with 216 being unnatural deaths, some with brain damage, heart attacks and others with missing body parts.

The Chairperson added that the majority of the wounded were found with broken limbs, neck injuries, others with burn wounds, some with gunshot wounds on lower bodies and others on upper bodies.

To mitigate supply risks, he said, the government has facilitated the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation to import fuel stocks sufficient for three months, covering the period from May to July.

He also claimed that Kenya is the only middle-income country in the region and that its road network exceeds the combined road infrastructure of its regional peers. Ruto made the remarks while trying to justify Kenya’s higher fuel prices compared to its neighbours.

The decision followed repeated non-compliance despite prior warnings and grace periods granted to license holders to address identified shortcomings.

The asset at the centre of the deal is the Songo Songo gas project, a cornerstone of Tanzania’s domestic gas production and a key supplier to power generation and industrial users.

The President announced she would scale down her official motorcade to reduce fuel use. Senior officials who typically travel in multiple vehicles will now be consolidated.

Tanzania has extended by 21 days the commission probing unrest during the October 2025 election, allowing more time to analyse evidence and finalise a report for President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

James Mwainyekule was fired following a sharp surge in fuel prices that contradicted government assurances of sufficient reserves.

A key focus will be the mining sector, which Nchemba described as a strong and growing source of domestic revenue.

EWURA urged consumers to use fuel efficiently during the period of volatility, emphasising the government's commitment to stabilising the energy sector amid external shocks.

The bus travelling from Dodoma to Mwanza hit a pothole in the middle of the road, causing a front tyre to burst and the driver to lose control.

Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA has asked the African Union to review former President Jakaya Kikwete’s appointment as High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa, citing concerns over impartiality and democratic credentials.

Uganda recently launched its National Migration Policy, marking a significant step in strengthening migration governance at a time when regional migration dynamics continue to evolve.

CHADEMA raised concerns about what it described as the violent suppression of civilian protests that erupted after the October 29, 2025, general election.

Heavy rains have caused flooding in parts of the Serengeti, creating dangerous conditions for tour operators, guides, and visitors travelling through the world-renowned wildlife reserve.

So far, Tanzania appears to be the only member of the East African Community (EAC) to publicly mourn the Iranian leader.

Tanzania currently holds over 30 per cent of its $6.5 billion (Sh839.7 billion) reserves in gold, enough to cover about five months of imports, giving the country a strong buffer even as the planned sale proceeds.

The law firm is urging the Commonwealth to impose immediate suspension measures on Uganda and Tanzania until tangible steps are taken to protect opposition rights, hold perpetrators of political violence accountable, and ensure compliance with international human rights obligations.

Tanzania’s CHADEMA has asked UN Women to intervene after police allegedly threatened to shut down its International Women’s Day event in Musoma, calling the move unconstitutional and harmful to women’s rights.

While thousands continue to be “voluntarily repatriated”, an official with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says thousands may still need international protection in Tanzania.

Seasonal outlooks indicate that the northern coast, including the Morogoro Region, Coast Region, Dar es Salaam, and the islands of Unguja and Pemba in Zanzibar, as well as parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, are expected to receive average to above-average rainfall.

Tanzania’s National Youth Development Policy defines youth as those up to age 35. That is over one-third of the population and nearly two-thirds of the labour force. For many young Tanzanians, the markers of adulthood remain perpetually out of reach.

The report emphasised that charging an individual with treason for political statements undermines freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, rights protected both under international law and the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania.