Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and will officially succeed Akinwumi Adesina in September. The election took place during the Bank’s Annual Meetings held today in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah was chosen by the Bank’s Board of Governors, which comprises Finance and...
Tanzanian President and Chairperson of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has affirmed that the new CCM headquarters will stand as a lasting symbol of the party’s strength and influence, both nationally and across Africa. Speaking on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Dodoma after laying the foundation stone for the new...
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Wednesday issued a public apology to Tanzania during Kenya’s Annual National Prayer Breakfast, aiming to ease diplomatic tensions following the detention of Kenyan activists in the neighboring country. Speaking at the event held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, President Ruto extended a conciliatory message to Tanzanian leaders...
In his budget address on May 26, 2025, in Dodoma, Home Affairs Minister Innocent Bashungwa announced sweeping reforms to modernize Tanzania’s security sector, including a $145 million Safe Cities Project that will see over 4,100 CCTV cameras installed in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, and other major cities. The minister also revealed the launch of...
Home Affairs Minister Innocent Bashungwa has issued a strong warning to foreigners attempting to enter Tanzania with hidden agendas, saying they will face legal action. While presenting his ministry’s 2025/26 budget in Parliament on May 26, Bashungwa reaffirmed the government’s support for legitimate foreign investment and tourism but cautioned against individuals who misuse entry permits...
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Juja MP George Koimburi has been found alive after reportedly being abducted on Sunday outside a church in Mugutha, Kiambu County. He was discovered in a coffee plantation in Kiambu and is currently receiving treatment at Plainsview Hospital near Ruiru town. His wife, Ann Koimburi, sustained injuries during the abduction, which was captured on video...
Zanzibar’s First Vice President and national chairperson of ACT-Wazalendo, Othman Masoud, has said the party will not boycott the upcoming general election but will fully participate to push for the change Tanzanians seek. Speaking during a visit to Shinyanga on Sunday, Masoud emphasized the importance of proper preparation as the election approaches, saying the party...
Renowned Bongo Fleva artist Ibraah, born Ibrahim Abdallah, has officially parted ways with Konde Gang Music Worldwide, marking the beginning of his career as an independent artist. This decision was confirmed today following a formal agreement reached between both parties in the presence of the National Arts Council of Tanzania (BASATA). The agreement, signed in...
Catholic priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett was shot and killed by armed men in the troubled Tot area of Kerio Valley on Thursday, May 22. Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter Mulinge confirmed that Father Bett was en route to lead a church service when the fatal attack occurred. Known for his unwavering commitment to...