President Samia Suluhu Hassan Stories

Who is Tundu Lissu, Tanzania opposition leader accused of treason?
Reuters  |  Apr 11, 2025

That uncompromising approach has seen Lissu, a former presidential candidate, detained numerous times and face charges such as sedition. Analysts say...

Tanzania court charges main opposition party leader with treason
Reuters  |  Apr 10, 2025

The charge will bring fresh scrutiny to President Samia Suluhu Hassan's human rights record as she bids for re-election.

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu arrested at public rally, his party Chadema says
Reuters  |  Apr 10, 2025

Lissu has been holding rallies countrywide in recent weeks under the slogan "No Reforms, No Election" to call for reforms in the way the election will...

Tanzania, DRC to allocate land within each other's territories for development of dry ports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

The dry port development project, which is set to be completed within 18 months, will operate under a public-private partnership model, with private c...

Tanzania to redraw national map to curb land disputes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 19, 2025

Land disputes have been a longstanding issue in Tanzania, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas where unclear boundaries and overlapping claims h...

Tanzania ex-minister Makamba reconciles with President Samia months after Cabinet dismissal
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 25, 2025

The public display of warmth between the two suggests that the rift may now be resolved, thereby restoring his standing within the government.

Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus
Reuters  |  Jan 20, 2025

Last week Tanzania's health minister denied there was an outbreak in the African country saying no one had tested positive for the viral infection.

Tanzanian journalist and rights defender Maria Sarungi abducted in Nairobi
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 12, 2025

Maria has been vocal in her criticism of the Tanzanian government, previously describing President Samia’s administration as “tyrannical.”

Somalia and Tanzania sign landmark agreements to strengthen bilateral relations
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 21, 2024

The agreement also included health sector collaboration to improve healthcare systems in both countries, tourism development to boost tourism, a defen...

Tanzania nominates Prof Mohamed Janabi for WHO Africa regional director role
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 11, 2024

If successful, Prof. Janabi would replace Dr Faustine Ndugulile, who passed away on November 27, 2024, while receiving treatment in India. Dr Ndugulil...

Tanzania’s President takes on forced evictions of Maasai community
Human Rights Watch  |  Dec 07, 2024

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the establishment of two committees to address land disputes in the country’s northern Ngorongoro di...

Tanzania's opposition cries foul after CCM election victory
DW News  |  Dec 03, 2024

This was the first time that President Samia Suluhu Hassan's popularity was tested on the ballot.

Tundu Lissu calls for action amid rising human rights abuses in Tanzania
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 30, 2024

Lissu believes that Tanzanians must reflect on the root causes of police misconduct.

Senior Tanzanian opposition party official abducted and seriously injured, party says
Reuters  |  Oct 20, 2024

CHADEMA, the leading opposition party, said its women's wing publicity secretary, Aisha Machano, was abducted in Kibiti town in the eastern part of th...

Tanzania opposition asks telecoms firm to respond to data-sharing accusation
Reuters  |  Sep 25, 2024

A former worker at Tigo's parent company, Millicom, told a British court this month that Tigo had shared mobile phone data with the government showing...

Ex-ministers reinstated as Tanzania's President makes her fourth cabinet reshuffle this year
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 15, 2024

The latest reshuffle sees the reinstatement of former ministers Palamagamba Kabudi and William Lukuvi to key positions

Tanzanian police release opposition leaders after mass arrests
Reuters  |  Aug 13, 2024

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken some steps to ease restrictions on the media and opposition since coming to power in 2021, but rights groups s...

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu sacks foreign, ICT ministers in cabinet reshuffle
Amina Wako  |  Jul 22, 2024

Makamba, who had recently been considered a potential candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson seat, was gaining popularity among...

Tanzania doubles number of project investments in Q1 to 211
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 01, 2024

TIC executive director Gilead Teri attributes the achievements to several measures taken by the Centre since President Samia Suluhu Hassan came into o...

Tanzania, Somalia Presidents hold bilateral talks to advance ties
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 27, 2024

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

Tanzania, Ethiopia sign trade deals to boost economic cooperation
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 04, 2024

The bilateral agreements targeted trade, energy, agriculture, air travel, and the sharing of aviation technologies.

Ali Hassan Mwinyi: Architect of Tanzania's economic and political reforms
The Conversation  |  Mar 03, 2024

Mwinyi passed away on Thursday at the age of 98 after battling lung cancer and was buried on Saturday.

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi's burial underway
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 02, 2024

The Prime Minister said the body will be flown to Zanzibar for a national burial, which will be led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday.

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is dead
Mercy Asamba  |  Feb 29, 2024

Mwinyi served as the second President of Tanzania between 1985 and 1995.

25, including foreigners, killed in Tanzania road accident - President
Agency  |  Feb 25, 2024

The victims included one girl, 10 women and 14 men. Among them were an American, a Kenyan, and a South African.

Tanzania’s former prime minister Edward Lowassa is dead
Amina Wako  |  Feb 10, 2024

President Samia Suluhu, in a heartfelt post, mourned Lowasa as a brave and dedicated leader.

President Samia urges military vigilance ahead of Tanzanian elections
Amina Wako  |  Jan 23, 2024

President Samia clarified that her remarks weren't indicative of an anticipation of chaos during the elections.

Regional leaders in show of unity during Zanzibar Revolution's 60th anniversary celebrations
Paul Aginnah  |  Jan 14, 2024

DP Gachagua expressed gratitude to Zanzibar for hosting the event and emphasised the importance of regional cooperation.

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu dissolves entire electricity board after frequent power outages
Tula Oliktiga  |  Dec 22, 2023

The action comes as a result of growing public dissatisfaction with the ongoing power rationing in the country.

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