Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has pledged to revive and complete the process of drafting a new constitution as part of its 2025 election manifesto, positioning it as a key agenda in strengthening democracy and good governance. In a section titled “Promoting Democracy and Good Governance”, the manifesto states that CCM will direct...
At least 10 people have died after a stone quarry collapsed in Indonesia’s West Java province, according to the country’s disaster agency. Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate others feared trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse occurred early on Friday at the Gunung Kuda mining site in Cirebon. Dramatic footage from the...
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has officially completed the long-stalled Morocco Square project in Dar es Salaam, marking a major milestone in its mission to expand both housing and commercial infrastructure nationwide. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Deogratius Ndejembi, revealed that the 137 billion shilling project had...
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who also chairs the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has proposed a series of minor amendments to the party’s Election Manifesto, including a key change to permit virtual party meetings. Speaking at a Special CCM Meeting held yesterday in Dodoma, President Samia said the revisions are intended to modernize the...
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...
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...