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How Tanzania’s Maasai are being forced off their ancestral land
The Conversation  |  Jan 17, 2025

The evictions have become more frequent, more violent and more widespread under Samia Suluhu Hassan, who assumed the presidency in 2021.

WHO says 8 dead in suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Tanzania's Kagera region
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The outbreak of MVD in Kagera poses a significant health concern not only for Tanzania but also for neighbouring countries, including Kenya.

Political test for Tanzania's Chadema as Mbowe and Lissu seek top party position
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 31, 2024

Lissu has previously expressed concerns over what he described as a "huge and unprecedented" amount of "dirty money" within the party.

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...

Air Tanzania banned from flying in European Union airspace over safety concerns
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 16, 2024

The decision was made following serious safety concerns identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Kenya and Tanzania to launch cross-border electricity transmission line
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 08, 2024

This collaboration positions Tanzania as Kenya's third electricity trade partner after Ethiopia and Uganda.

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.

Tanzania surpasses Kenya in latest FIFA rankings
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s Harambee Stars have dropped to 108th in FIFA’s latest rankings, as neighbours Tanzania climbed six spots to 106th. The rankings reflect recent...

Tanzania to honour deal with Adani for container terminal, official says
Reuters  |  Nov 28, 2024

In May, Tanzania entered into a 30-year concession agreement with Adani Ports, a unit of Adani Group, to operate a container terminal in its Dar es Sa...

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.

Tanzania overcomes early deficit to beat Kenya in CECAFA U20 final
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Tanzania came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Kenya’s Rising Stars in the AFCON U20 CECAFA region qualifiers final on Sunday afternoon

AFCON U20: Kenya, Tanzania clash again in CECAFA Zonal qualifiers final
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Kenya is set to face hosts Tanzania in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam....

Kenya edge Tanzania in CECAFA AFCON U20 Qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 06, 2024

Kenya's Rising Stars kicked off their AFCON U20 CECAFA qualifier with a 2-1 win over hosts Tanzania, thanks to goals from Kevin Wangaya and Andres Odh...

Tanzania suspends Mwananchi Communications’ online platforms for 30 days
Reuters  |  Oct 03, 2024

The suspension of the company comes as Tanzania's government faces flak over its treatment of the press.

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...

Samia tells off US, Western nations over 'interference in Tanzania’s domestic affairs'
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 18, 2024

Her remarks came in response to a statement from the US Embassy calling for a probe into the killing of a former CHADEMA leader.

China to 'revitalise' ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania
Reuters  |  Sep 04, 2024

The single-track TAZARA railway was built between 1970 and 1975 through an interest-free loan from China

Tanzania's Faustine Ndugulile elected WHO Regional Director for Africa, pledges healthcare reforms
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 28, 2024

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan congratulated Ndugulile on his election, expressing her pride in his achievement.

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...

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