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Tanzania, Namibia Urged to Boost Economic Ties
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Tanzania, Namibia Urged to Boost Economic Ties

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger economic cooperation between Tanzania and Namibia, noting that despite historic ties, current trade levels remain modest. “Despite the good historical relations between our countries, we have realized that economic cooperation is still limited and needs to be enhanced,” President Samia said during talks with Namibian President....

Tanzania Completes Landmark JP Magufuli Bridge, Longest in East and Central Africa
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Tanzania Completes Landmark JP Magufuli Bridge, Longest in East and Central Africa

Tanzania has reached a major infrastructure milestone with the completion of the JP Magufuli Bridge, a 3-kilometer structure now recognized as the longest bridge in East and Central Africa. The bridge, also known as Kigongo–Busisi Bridge, will serve as a key transport artery connecting Tanzania with neighboring countries including Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and the Democratic...

Samia Reaffirms Commitment to Safeguarding Tanzania’s Sovereignty
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Samia Reaffirms Commitment to Safeguarding Tanzania’s Sovereignty

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, and the country’s security and defense forces to take swift action against individuals misusing digital platforms and technology. She also strongly condemned the growing number of foreign activists attempting to interfere in Tanzania’s...

Special Seats MP Nusrat Hanje Quits CHADEMA, Joins CCM
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Special Seats MP Nusrat Hanje Quits CHADEMA, Joins CCM

Special Seats Member of Parliament representing the youth group from Singida Region, Nusrat Hanje, has officially announced her defection from CHADEMA to Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). Hanje made the announcement on May 18 during a public rally held at the Old Bus Stand grounds in Ikungi town, stating that after serving in Parliament for five...

Tourism Numbers Soar, Surpassing CCM Manifesto Target
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Tourism Numbers Soar, Surpassing CCM Manifesto Target

Tanzania’s tourism sector has recorded impressive growth, with both international and domestic tourist numbers rising significantly between 2021 and 2024. The number of international tourists increased by 132.1%, from 922,692 in 2021 to 2,141,895 in 2024. Domestic tourism saw an even more dramatic rise, growing by 307.9%, from 788,933 in 2021 to 3,218,352 in 2024....

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer
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Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office. The cancer, which has spread to the bone, was detected following additional medical tests after doctors found a prostate nodule. Medical experts have assigned the cancer a Gleason score of 9, indicating a highly...

Prof. Mohamed Janabi Elected WHO Africa Regional Director, Receives Congratulations from President Samia
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Prof. Mohamed Janabi Elected WHO Africa Regional Director, Receives Congratulations from President Samia

Tanzanian health expert Professor Mohamed Janabi has been elected as the new Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, emerging victorious over four other contenders for the prestigious post. He succeeds the late Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, also from Tanzania, who passed away in November 2024 while serving in the same role. During...

Vice President Mpango Departs for Brazil to Represent President Samia at High-Level Africa-Brazil Summit
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Vice President Mpango Departs for Brazil to Represent President Samia at High-Level Africa-Brazil Summit

The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Philip Mpango, has today departed the country for Brazil to represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the second Brazil-Africa Summit on Food Security, the Fight Against Hunger, and Rural Development. The high-level summit will be held in Brasília from May 20 to 23, 2025,...

Tanga UWASA Expands Water Infrastructure with Green Bond Funding to Boost Supply Capacity
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Tanga UWASA Expands Water Infrastructure with Green Bond Funding to Boost Supply Capacity

The Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (TANGA UWASA) is continuing with the implementation of Phase III of the Water Infrastructure and Environmental Conservation Improvement Project, funded through the TANGA WATER GREEN BOND. Currently, trench excavation and the laying of large 600mm diameter pipes—extending over a distance of 6 kilometers from the Mabayani water...