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Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Thursday condemned the excessive use of force by Tanzanian security forces against protesters, which left...
The Committee stressed that any investigation must be independent and immediate. “There must be an independent investigation into these tragic acts im...
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba said the budget allocated for festivities would instead be redirected to repair public infrastructure damaged during th...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan cautioned that this could undermine the government’s ability to obtain external financing as easily as it had during the...
The senators described the October 29 elections as a sham, citing vote manipulation, abductions, and state-sponsored suppression.
The Tanzanian Parliament is set to approve the appointment later on Thursday following Suluhu's decisive win in the October 29 polls.
Over the weekend, President Samia Suluhu Hassan extended an olive branch to opposition leaders, calling for dialogue following last month's disputed g...
With only 12 opposition MPs in a 396-member House, analysts warn of weakened debate and limited oversight.
Among those killed were journalists Master Tindwa of Clouds Media, who was shot at his home in Temeke, and Kelvin Lameck Mwakangondya of Baraka FM, wh...
Their 46-page preliminary statement paints a bleak picture of a process marred by opposition arrests, ballot-stuffing, violence, and a six-day interne...
In a statement, the rights group noted that the blackouts, which have affected large parts of the country for nearly a week, have coincided with repor...
Once hailed as an empowering figure, Tanzania's first female leader is now being labeled a dictator.
According to the electoral body, Samia, representing the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, secured around 31.9 million votes, representing nearly 97.7...
According to INEC’s official tally, President Samia secured 31,913,866 votes, marking a decisive win for the CCM-led administration.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who assumed the presidency in 2021 following the death of her predecessor, will now serve a full five-year term.
Tension in the country escalated as citizens took to the streets, alleging that the elections were manipulated to favour President Samia Suluhu Hassan...
In a rare show of defiance, Tanzanians shocked the East African region as demonstrations erupted on Wednesday. In response, the government shut down t...
The AFP news agency cited a diplomatic source as saying that protests continued into the night despite a curfew imposed on Wednesday.
The election, in which the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party is expected to retain power, has been widely criticised as uncompetitive.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan serves as both head of state and CCM leader. She made history in 2021 as Tanzania’s first female president, succeeding t...
Women and youth are particularly significant voting blocs in Tanzania. Yet their votes are largely ignored by the country's entrenched political elite...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country's first female head of state, is widely expected to retain power in what observers describe as a contest wi...
As Tanzania's October 29 general election approaches, many voters are calling for leaders who will address everyday challenges - from health care to j...
Tanzania is days away from a general election. Here are five things to watch as East Africa's biggest nation decides.
Polepole resigned as Tanzania's ambassador to Cuba in July, citing concerns about the country's direction under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) leader survived a 2017 assassination attempt, during which he was shot 16 times, though no one has bee...
With the opposition pushed aside and a controlled electoral process underway, CCM’s victory is all but certain. The key question now is the future of...
Polepole, who relinquished his Havana posting that also covered Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Central America, says he has gone into hiding, citing...
On August 18, the Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court in Dar es Salaam barred live broadcasts of the high-profile case, citing the need to protect stat...
VP Mpango stressed that campaign events should only take place at approved venues and times, that unauthorised protests must be stopped, and that all...
