Tanzania elections 2025 Stories

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, announces he will seek eighth presidential term

Bashir Mbuthia | Jul 14, 2025

The 92-year-old president, who has been in power since 1982, announced in a statement on X on Sunday, stating that he was responding to numerous calls...

Tanzania's Ambassador to Cuba Humphrey Polepole resigns, citing loss of faith in President Samia Suluhu's leadership

Mwangi Maina | Jul 13, 2025

Polepole, who previously served as an MP and ambassador to Malawi, had been posted to Cuba, where he represented Tanzania in the wider Caribbean regio...

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu leads own defense in treason trial, slams case as baseless

Bashir Mbuthia | Jul 01, 2025

According to Tundu Lissu, investigators claim they found a supposed plan online, but no tangible proof has been submitted. He also argued that despite...

Tanzania pushes back as UN raises alarm over repression ahead of elections

Mwangi Maina | Jun 19, 2025

Tanzania's Permanent Representative, Dr Abdallah Possi, rubbished as "erroneous, misleading and misconstrued" a statement by UN-appointed experts.

Tanzania police detain Chadema officials on way to court for Tundu Lissu treason hearing

Reuters | Apr 24, 2025

Chadema party Deputy Chairperson John Heche and Secretary-General John Mnyika were detained as they headed to Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam...