Tanzania has opened a new entrance gate at Tarangire National Park as part of efforts to improve access and strengthen tourism-driven growth in the country. The Mamire Gate, completed in April 2026 at a cost of more than Sh3.9 billion, is designed to ease entry for visitors, particularly those travelling from Dodoma via the...
An official inquiry into Tanzania’s 2025 general election unrest has found that at least 518 people died, marking the first time authorities have publicly disclosed the scale of the violence. The report, led by a commission chaired by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, said many of the deaths were from “unnatural causes,” including...
A commission of inquiry has concluded that the Oct. 29, 2025 unrest was not spontaneous, but rather planned, financed and strategically coordinated, according to findings presented by Justice Othman Chande. The report says organizers recruited participants in advance, targeting vulnerable groups including youths and motorcycle taxi riders, known locally as bodaboda operators. Recruits were allegedly...
Tanzania is positioning its mining sector as a central pillar in its push toward a $1 trillion economy, as authorities ramp up investment, production, and policy reforms to unlock the country’s mineral potential. Officials say the sector is already gaining momentum, supported by rising global demand for gold and critical minerals such as graphite,...
Tanzania is edging closer to finalising its long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, with negotiations between the government and international energy companies now in an advanced stage. The project—estimated at about $42 billion—is expected to be one of the largest energy investments in Africa, targeting offshore gas reserves in the southern regions of Lindi and...
Tanzania’s government says it will increase funding to improve and expand the country’s road network, as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure and support economic growth. Officials told parliament that the plan includes boosting the budget for the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA), with a focus on accelerating the construction of asphalt...
Tanzania and Indonesia have agreed to deepen cooperation across agriculture, energy, trade, and education, following high-level talks aimed at unlocking new economic opportunities between the two countries. The agreement builds on long-standing diplomatic relations dating back to 1964, with both sides emphasizing stronger collaboration to support development and shared growth. In agriculture, the...
Tanzania’s commission of inquiry into the 2025 election-related unrest has submitted its report, bringing renewed attention to the team behind the process and the expertise shaping its findings. The commission is led by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman and includes a group of senior figures drawn from the judiciary, security services, diplomacy, and regional...
A senior delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to arrive in Uganda for high-level meetings aimed at advancing preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The two-day meetings, scheduled for April 22–23 in Kampala, will bring together officials from...
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is now pushing up the price of everyday goods, with condoms among the latest products affected as global supply chains come under pressure. The war has disrupted energy markets, particularly through key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, leading to higher fuel and transport costs. These increases are...