Tanzania to Dissolve Parliament on June 27 Ahead of General Election
DODOMA, Tanzania – Tanzania’s 12th Parliament will be formally dissolved on June 27, paving the way for the country’s general elections slated for October 28,...
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Tundu Lissu, Tanzania Opposition Leader, to Defend Himself in Treason Trial
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – In a dramatic turn in Tanzania’s most high-profile political trial in years, opposition leader Tundu Lissu told a packed courtroom...
UN Calls on Tanzania to End Enforced Disappearances Ahead of Election
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — United Nations human rights experts have issued a stark warning to the Tanzanian government, demanding an immediate end to the...
Tanzanian President Names New Chief Justice, Signaling Legal Reform
DODOMA, Tanzania — President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced on Thursday the appointment of Justice George Masaju as the new Chief Justice of Tanzania, succeeding Prof....
Tanzania to fully fund October election, ending reliance on donors
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania– Tanzania said on Wednesday it will fund its upcoming general election entirely through domestic resources, ending a long-standing reliance on international...
Tanzania Blocks Opposition Leader from Leaving Country, Citing “Verification”
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanian opposition leader Godbless Lema was stopped from leaving the country on Friday while attempting to cross into Kenya, a...
Tanzania Unveils Bold Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism and Global Reach
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – In a sweeping overhaul of its immigration policy, the Tanzanian government has introduced visa waivers for citizens from 71 countries...
Tanzania Blocks Access to X, Citing Pornography and Cultural Violations
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has moved to block public access to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, in...
EU Bans All Tanzanian Air Carriers Over Safety Concerns
By Staff Writer The European Commission has announced a sweeping ban on all air carriers certified in Tanzania, barring them from operating within the European...
Kenyan President Seeks Reconciliation with Tanzania Amid Diplomatic Strains
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a significant diplomatic overture, President William Ruto publicly apologized to Tanzania and Uganda on Wednesday, aiming to mend frayed relations following...
