With U.S. government assistance, Tanzania repatriated one woman and three children from the Roj displaced persons camp in northeast Syria on Monday, August 11. Approximately 14,500 individuals from more than 70 countries outside Syria remain in the al-Hol and Roj camps, most of whom are children under the age of 12. The only durable solution...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Global Water Changemakers Award 2025, presented by the Global Water Partnership in collaboration with the African Union. The award was officially announced on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, by Botswana’s President Duma Boko, who also chairs the award committee. It was received on President Samia’s behalf...
The East African Community (EAC) has launched the EACBond, a regional customs guarantee aimed at simplifying cargo movement across partner states by replacing the multiple national bonds currently required. Unveiled in Kampala, Uganda, the EACBond allows traders to use one regional bond to transport goods across borders, significantly reducing costs, delays, and capital tied up...
Tanzania has secured a major breakthrough in agricultural trade, with 16 local companies officially registered by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) and approved to export avocados to the Chinese market. The achievement reflects the success of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s diplomatic efforts and her strong focus on creating international market access for...
Tanzania has announced a goal to boost trade with Türkiye to $1 billion, up from $284 million in 2024, as part of efforts to expand exports and strengthen economic ties. The target was unveiled during the signing of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) agreement in Dar es Salaam. Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani...
Trade between Tanzania and the United States has more than doubled in four years, rising from $380.2 million in 2021 to $778.1 million in 2024—a 104.7% increase. Tanzania’s Ambassador to the U.S., Elsie Kanza, attributed the growth to several initiatives, notably the 2023 launch of the Tanzania American Chamber of Commerce (TACC) and a financing...
The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has invested nearly TSh 12 billion in the construction and completion of new secondary schools in the regions of Rukwa, Katavi, and Tabora under the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program (SEQUIP). This initiative reflects the government’s strong commitment to strengthening education infrastructure, expanding access to quality and inclusive...
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...
Tanzania has received state-of-the-art equipment valued at TSh 240 million to strengthen its efforts in combating poaching and managing human-wildlife conflicts. The support comes from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Project. The handover ceremony took place today in Dodoma, where the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador...
The construction of the new football stadium in Arusha Region has reached 51% completion, surpassing the targeted progress for this phase of the project, according to an official report presented during a government inspection visit. Mr. Paul Sangawe, Director of Policy and Government Coordination from the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, and Coordination), led the...