Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, currently the world’s oldest head of state at 92, has announced his intention to seek re-election in October, aiming to extend his 43-year rule. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face,” Biya stated in a message posted on X. He said the...
The ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has refuted reports suggesting that some aspirants have been eliminated from its ongoing nomination process ahead of the 2025 General Elections. Speaking in Dodoma on July 13, CCM’s Ideology, Publicity, and Training Secretary, Amos Makalla, clarified that no candidate has been disqualified at any stage of the vetting...
President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to those behind recent unrest and destruction of property, vowing to use all available means to ensure peace and stability in the country. Speaking during a tour of the Police Housing Project in Kilimani, Nairobi, the President condemned what he termed as attempts to destabilize his government...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, attended the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations of Comoros yesterday, July 6, 2025. President Samia was invited by the President of Comoros, H.E. Azali Assoumani, to be the Guest of Honour at the ceremony.
The People’s Liberation Party (CHAUMMA) has officially begun its nomination process for parliamentary and councilor positions ahead of Tanzania’s upcoming General Election, while the presidential race remains pending. Speaking in Dar es Salaam on July 1, 2025, Secretary General Salum Mwalimu announced that all eligible members—and interested citizens—can now apply to contest under the party’s...
Mvutano unaoendelea kati ya Iran na Israel unaonekana kwa macho ya kawaida unaweza kudhani ni tatizo la mashariki ya kati pekee, lakini kwa Tanzania, linaweza kuwa na athari kubwa kiuchumi, hasa kupitia bei ya mafuta duniani. Baada ya Taifa la Marekani kushambulia vinu vya nyuklia vya Taifa la Iran usiku wa kuamkia leo, Bunge la...
President Donald Trump described US military strikes on three nuclear sites as a “spectacular military success” and added that the facilities were “completely and totally obliterated” in an address from the White House on Saturday evening. Trump warned Iran that the US could go after additional targets if Iran does not make peace. Now the...
Deputy Speaker and Ilala MP Mussa Zungu delivered his farewell message to Parliament on June 20, 2025, marking the end of his five-year term as the 12th Parliament draws to a close. Speaking after the Q&A session, Zungu thanked fellow lawmakers, parliamentary staff, and the people of Ilala for their support. He emphasized unity, integrity,...
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...
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...