| Area Total | 947,300 sq km |
| Climate | varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands |
| Natural Resources | hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel |
| Imports | India 16.5%, China 15.8%, UAE 9.2%, Saudi Arabia 7.9%, South Africa 5.1%, Japan 4.9%, Switzerland 4.4% (2017) – consumer goods, machinery and transportation equipment, industrial raw materials, crude oil |
| Exports | India 21.8%, South Africa 17.9%, Kenya 8.8%, Switzerland 6.7%, Belgium 5.9%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.8%, China 4.8% (2017) – gold, coffee, cashew nuts, manufactures, cotton |
| Government | presidential republic |
| Capital | Dar es Salaam (administrative capital), Dodoma (legislative capital) |
| Population | 58,552,845 (July 2020 est.) |
| Ethnicity | mainland – African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar – Arab, African, mixed Arab and African |
| Language | Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages |
News about Tanzania
- Three Natural Gas Wells Drilling to Start Soonon February 4, 2026
[Daily News] Mtwara -- Preparations for the drilling of three natural gas wells in the Mnazi Bay Block in Mtwara Region are more than 90 percent complete, with the project expected to commence early this month.
- Tanzania Embarks On the Use of Drones to Increase Agricultural Productivityon February 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRIME Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, today, February 3, 2026, officially launched the use of drones aimed at increasing productivity in the agricultural sector.
- Government Allocates 1.9bn/ - for Albinism Skin-Care Lotionon February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has set aside 1.9bn/- in the 2025/26 financial year for the procurement of skincare lotion for persons with albinism, in line with national policies, laws and service-delivery guidelines for people with disabilities.
- Kenya in a New Dispute With the World Bank - a Crisis With Far-Reaching Economic Implications Ahead of Its 2027 General Electionon February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Nairobi -- KENYA remains haunted by the prospect of entering into a fresh dispute with the institution that ranked it the 10th poorest country in the world, as it continues to consider how to extricate itself from that position. For those who are unaware, it was disclosed to the public.
- Govt ICT Integration Key to Revenue Growthon February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- MOSHI District Commissioner Godfrey Mnzava has said that President Samia Suluhu Hassan's vision to integrate government Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems is productive for the nation and will continue to significantly support the country's development efforts.
- Qatar Seeks 1,150 Tanzanian Driverson February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Prime Minister's Office Labour, Employment and Relations has announced 1,150 job opportunities for Tanzanian drivers in Qatar, as part of ongoing efforts to expand employment opportunities for citizens beyond the country's borders.
- President Wants Judiciary to Uphold Justice, Integrityon February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has stressed that judicial independence is a sacred trust that demands justice to be delivered with integrity, transparency and strict adherence to the Constitution and the laws of the land.
- Tanzania Appoints Man City's Brydon As Its Goodwill Ambassadoron February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has officially appointed Brydon as a Tanzania Tourism Goodwill Ambassador, recognising his contribution to promoting the country's tourism and global image.
- Feasibility Study for Mbamba Bay SGR Completedon February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has completed the feasibility study and preliminary design for the construction of a 1,000-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Mtwara to Mbamba Bay, including branches to Liganga and Mchuchuma, the National Assembly heard on Monday.
- Nyasa District Allocates Land for Coffee Hulling Factoron February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has earmarked a four-hectare plot in Ndanda Hamlet, Kingirikiti Village in Nyasa District for the construction of a coffee hulling factory, the National Assembly heard on Monday.
- MP Calls for Strong Land-Use Planning in Misungwion February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- MISUNGWI Member of Parliament, Mr Silvery Luboja, has emphasised the need to establish strong land ownership and land-use planning systems in the district to promote investment while protecting natural resources.
- Reliable Rural Transparency in Zanzibar Power Curtails Youth Migration - RC Kunengeon February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Coast Region -- COAST Regional Commissioner Mr Abubakar Kunenge has said reliable electricity services in rural areas have become a major catalyst in enabling youth to start productive activities and reduce migration to cities.
- Tanzania Welcomes Investors to Establish Coffee Processing Plant in Nyasa Districton February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Ministry of Industry and Trade has called on investors interested in establishing a coffee processing plant in Nyasa District, Ruvuma Region, aiming to enhance benefits for local farmers.
- Tanzania Sees Benefits of Its Ties With the IAEA in Health, Environment, Energy, Industrial Sectorson February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government said it has benefited much from its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), most notably in health, agriculture, water, environment, energy, and industrial sectors.
- Works Minister Acts Tough On Contractor of Kyerwa Road Projecton February 3, 2026
[Daily News] Bukoba -- THE Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, has ordered the immediate initiation of procedures to terminate the contract of a Chinese construction firm, Shandong Luquiao Group, over poor performance on the construction of the Omurushaka-Kyerwa road in Kagera Region, valued at 95bn/-.
- Tanzania Deploys a Mix of Technologies to Protect Communities Against Wildlifeon February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has continued to adopt and deploy a mix of technologies, including electric fencing, to enhance the safety and security of communities living around national parks and game reserves from dangerous and destructive wildlife, particularly elephants.
- Health Minister Launches New Scan Machine for Cancer Screening At the Orcion February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE MINISTER of Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has officially launched a PET scan machine used in cancer screening and producing drugs at the Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) today in Dar es Salaam.
- Dr Nchimbi Warns Against the Misuse of Judicial Independenceon February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIAN Vice President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has urged judges and magistrates in the country to carry out their duties of delivering justice with professionalism, integrity, and in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the land.
- Dr Samia Heads to the UAE for Major Global Summitson February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dubai -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to participate in the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), which will be held alongside the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Tanzanian Judiciary Pledges to Take Decisive Measures to Quicken Justice Deliveryon February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Judiciary has pledged to take decisive measures to ensure courts deliver justice promptly, rather than becoming places where disputes are delayed unnecessarily.
- 'Be Ready for Vision 2050 Implementation'on February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Coast Region -- MINISTER of State in the Prime Minister's Office responsible for Labour, Employment, Youth and Persons with Disability, Mr Deus Sangu, has called on the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) to position itself strategically for the implementation of the National Development Vision 2050.
- Higher Education Loans to Exceed 1tri/-on February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- LOANS for higher learning students in the country are projected to surpass 1tri/- in the next financial year, from current 916.7bn/-.
- Pupils Learn Philanthropy Through Cancer Support Efforton February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A POWERFUL story of compassion and generosity is unfolding at Baybridge School and Reader Rabbits, where pupils have raised 22m/- to support children battling cancer, proving that meaningful change can begin at a young age.
- Barrick Awards Scholarships to Five Tanzanian Studentson February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dare Es Salaam -- THE Barrick Tanzania has awarded full scholarships to five University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) students to pursue Bachelor's degrees in Mining and Geology at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, in demonstrating its commitment towards investment in education and skills.
- E-Mrejesho Upgraded to Enhance Accountabilityon February 2, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE President's Office - Public Service Management and Good Governance has upgraded the e-Mrejesho system to include the 'Sema na Kiongozi' (Speak to a Leader) feature, aimed at strengthening accountability and responsiveness in the public service.
- Tanzania Agrees to Deepen Ties With the UK's Developing Countries Trading Schemeon January 30, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, industry, and investment, with a particular focus on raising awareness among the business community about the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
- Tanzania, Kenya Reaffirm Partnership to Expand Staple Grain Tradeon January 30, 2026
[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to boosting trade in the staple grain value chain, particularly white maize and rice.
- Tanzania Allows Its Lawyers to Provide Legal Aid in Cases With No Conflict of Intereston January 30, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs has launched a new program that will enable government lawyers and legal officers with qualifications to practice independently to provide legal aid services, particularly in cases where there is no conflict of interest with their employer.
- No Food Shortage, PM Affirms As Tanzanians Brace for Ramadhan, Easteron January 29, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has asked Tanzanians to remain calm over food supplies as the country approaches Ramadhan and Easter, stressing that there is no shortage of food.
- TRA Instructs Customs Officers to Facilitate Trade While Protecting Borderson January 29, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Yusuph Mwenda, has met and held discussions with officers of the Customs and Excise Department from various parts of the country on the best way to facilitate trade and protect borders.


