Zanzibar Heroes Stories

The curious case of Zanzibar: A nation’s fight for FIFA and CAF recognition
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 09, 2025

Zanzibar’s national football team has faced a unique and ongoing struggle for recognition in global football. Despite forming in 1926, the team has ye...

Jamshid bin Abdullah, the last Sultan of Zanzibar, passes away at 95
Amina Wako  |  Dec 31, 2024

Jamshid ascended to the sultanate on July 1, 1963, following the death of his father, Sultan Abdullah bin Khalifa.

EAC pushes for resumption of DRC peace talks under Nairobi and Luanda processes
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 09, 2024

The two processes seek to address the two dimensions that define the security challenges in the Eastern DRC.

Jambojet launches Mombasa-Zanzibar route in boost for tourism, trade
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2024

This milestone will enhance connectivity, easing the movement of people and goods, thus boosting tourism and trade.

Skyward Express introduces additional low-cost Nairobi-Mombasa flight
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 20, 2024

Skyward Express is committed to affordability, offering fares starting as low as Sh7,600, making air travel accessible to all.

Ruto, Museveni in Zanzibar for talks with Samia
Amina Wako  |  Mar 14, 2024

Their meeting coincided with that of March 14, 1996, when Presidents Moi, Museveni and Mkapa laid the foundation for EAC.

Jambojet to launch Mombasa-Zanzibar flight route on July 1
Manny Anyango  |  Mar 08, 2024

It further said the flights are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

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.

Rare megamouth shark found in East Africa for the first time
Agency  |  Feb 27, 2024

The shark was sold for about 43,000 Tanzanian shillings (US$17), probably for consumption in the local communities.

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.

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