Unicef pledges continued support to Tanzania over children protection
The United Nations Children’s Fund on Wednesday pledged to continue supporting Tanzania toward the protection of children’s rights, said a statement by the Ministry of...
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East Africa democracy on the line as regional states hold elections
This year, four countries in East Africa namely Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Burundi will have presidential and parliamentary elections. which will gauge, test and determine...
Tanzania: Opposition, civil society join forces to demand reforms ahead of Dar polls
Two major opposition parties in Tanzania are planning a grand coalition with civil society to push for reforms ahead of this year’s election. It could...
Magufuli pledges to reinforce war on looters of public funds in 2020
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has pledged to continue his fight against looters of public funds in 2020 saying the nation has been robbed of its...
Tanzania: Kabendera family unsure he’ll attend mother’s funeral
The family of detained Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera said he was still uncertain about whether he would be be allowed to attend his mother’s funeral, even as...
Tanzania: Detained journalist Erick Kabendera’s mother dies at 80
The mother of imprisoned Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera has died at the age of 80, the family has confirmed. Ms Verdiana Mjwahuzi died on Tuesday...
Tanzania’s extractive sector reaps from reforms
Tanzania’s extractive industry turned around its fortunes in 2019 as the country embarked on reforms to boost revenue collection. For a start, Tanzania relaxed the...
Tanzania’s main opposition party elects national leaders
Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), elected its national leaders on Wednesday night and Freeman Mbowe was re-elected as chairman, said...
Kabendera still in talks over plea bargain, Tanzania court told
Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera’s lawyer on Wednesday told a Dar es Salaam court that negotiations with the prosecution over Kabendera’s plea bargain are still ongoing....
Dar flooded, business disrupted as heavy rains pound Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Heavy rains in Dar es Salaam City on Tuesday disrupted transport and slowed down business as key roads remained impassable for hours. The...
