| 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
- Tanzania Targets 50 Per Cent Formal Employment By 2050on November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- AT LEAST 50 per cent of Tanzanians are expected to secure decent employment in the formal sector by 2050, as part of long-term efforts to expand economic opportunities and promote inclusive growth.
- CAF Impressed With Tanzania's Afcon Prepson November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of Tanzania's preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following an inspection tour of key infrastructure in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha.
- Kiruswa - Mine Licence Holders Have No Royalty Mandateon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- MINING royalties are collected through official government systems, with mine and pit owners having no mandate to impose or collect the statutory charges from small-scale miners, the National Assembly has been told.
- Cricket Scores Big in Samia's First Yearon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS President Samia Suluhu marks one year since she was sworn in for her current term on November 3, 2025, Tanzania's cricket sector is recording progress in infrastructure development, grassroots participation and the hosting of international competitions.
- Govt Advances Access to Justice, Legal Reformson November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan's leadership in her second term is giving fresh momentum to Tanzania's efforts to build a more accessible, inclusive and efficient justice system, with reforms increasingly focused on bringing the law closer to ordinary citizens.
- Samia Era Spurs Tanzania's Sporting Riseon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S sporting landscape is gaining international recognition, with national teams and individual athletes reaching milestones that have strengthened the country's position in African and global sport.
- Power Expansion Brings Hope to Rural Communitieson November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro -- TANZANIA's electricity sector recorded several milestones during President Samia Suluhu Hassan's first year in her second term, including expanded rural electrification, increased generation capacity, progress in transmission projects and solar power initiatives for remote communities.
- Mining Sector Accelerates Growth Through Reforms, Investmenton November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Ministry of Minerals has collected 411bn/- in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding its revenue target by 17 per cent and reflecting progress in implementing the government's mining sector development agenda during the first year of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's second term.
- Tanzania Expands Global Footprinton November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA strengthened its international profile by hosting major global and regional conferences, investment forums and high-level diplomatic engagements during President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan's first year of her second term, covering the period from November 3, 2025 to October 2026.
- Tanzania's Roads Show Measurable Progresson November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE completion of emergency bridges in flood-prone communities, construction of major road infrastructure and rehabilitation of thousands of kilometres of roads marked key developments in Tanzania's transport sector during President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan's first year in her second term.
- Strong Economy Signals Stabilityon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S economy continues to demonstrate impressive resilience, defined by accelerating GDP growth, sub-target inflation, expanding manufacturing output, and upgraded sovereign credit assessments.
- Tanzania Makes Strides Towards Healthcare for Allon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- HEALTHCARE for all has been a major priority during President Samia Suluhu Hassan's first year in her current term, with the rollout of Universal Health Coverage aimed at making medical treatment more affordable and accessible to all Tanzanians.
- Samia's Economic Empowerment Puts Women, Youth On Path to Prosperityon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ACCESS to business capital, affordable loans and markets has been among the key achievements of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's first year in her current term, with the release of a 200bn/- empowerment fund providing women and youth with greater opportunities to grow their businesses, create jobs and build sustainable […]
- Turn Women's Peace Agenda Into Action, MPs Toldon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PARLIAMENTS across the Great Lakes Region have been urged to ensure governments honour commitments to women's participation in peacebuilding, security and decision-making through stronger oversight, adequate funding and regular monitoring.
- Tanzania Uses the CHOGM Platform to Cement Its Diplomatic, Development Ties With Ugandaon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Antigua -- THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has held talks with Uganda's Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries.
- Tanzania Pledges to Review Its Budget Guidelines As a Move to Enhance Public Financial Disciplineon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has pledged to review the 2026/27-2028/29 Medium-Term Plan and Budget Preparation Guidelines, taking into account views and recommendations from Members of Parliament, in a move aimed at strengthening public financial discipline, improving development project management and enhancing budget implementation […]
- IG Kanja Denies Police Custody of Missing Tanzanian Activist Twaha Mwaipayaon November 3, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied that security officers arrested or detained missing Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya, even as he faced questions in the High Court over investigations into a wave of abductions.
- Today in History - Nyerere Declares War On Amin After Uganda Invades Tanzaniaon November 3, 2026
[Nile Post] On November 2, 1978, Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere declared war on Idi Amin's regime in Uganda, setting in motion a military campaign that would culminate in the overthrow of the Ugandan leader in April 1979.
- Dr Samia Tasks Cma to Adhere to Labour Laws in Settling Employer-Employee Disputeson November 3, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA) to uphold the law and ensure fairness to both employers and employees without bias, hostility or manipulation in its decisions.
- Can Russia-Africa Summit Deliver Jobs, Trade and Investment?on October 30, 2026
[Daily News] Moscow -- ON Wednesday and yesterday, Moscow hosted the Third Russia-Africa Summit and the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, focusing on trade, investment, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, research and technology.
- Four Clubs, One Mission - Tanzania Must Raise Baron October 30, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SIMBA, Yanga, Azam and Singida Black Stars, now that you know your respective CAF inter-club group-stage opponents, the stakes are clear.
- When Two Cinema Tickets Were a Love Letteron October 30, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A FADING photo of Cameo Cinema on Jamhuri Street just dropped me into a version of Dar es Salaam that today's under-25s might not even believe existed. The name glows above the doorway, a crowd mills outside, and the air looks charged with the promise of a night worth dressing up for.
- Geay Calls for Investment in Athletics Training Facilitieson October 30, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- LONG-DISTANCE runner Gabriel Geay has called for greater investment in athletics training facilities and suitable training environments to help Tanzanian athletes reach their full potential.
- No, Image of Tanzania's President Meeting Man Dressed in Animal Skins and Carrying an Axe Is Doctoredby info@africacheck.org (Africa Check) on October 30, 2026
[Africa Check] No, image of Tanzania's president meeting man dressed in animal skins and carrying an axe is doctored
- Tanzania, Angola Move to Strengthen Trade Through Rail, Air Linkson October 30, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Angola have agreed to strengthen trade and economic cooperation by improving transport connectivity, including linking the Lobito Corridor with the Dar es Salaam and Central Corridors, as part of efforts to boost trade and investment between the two countries.
- Tanzania-Angola's Ties See a New Dawn in Dar-Luanda Directs Flightson October 30, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania and Angola have agreed to strengthen transport and trade links by connecting their railway networks and establishing direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Luanda.
- Study Warns Rising Drug-Resistant Infections Among Newbornson October 29, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- NEWBORNS face a growing threat from severe infections that are increasingly difficult to treat because of bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics, a study conducted at Bugando Medical Centre (BMC) has revealed.
- Image of Rwanda's President Kagame Kneeling Before Tanzanian Counterpart Hassan Is Manipulatedby info@africacheck.org (Africa Check) on October 29, 2026
[Africa Check] Image of Rwanda's president Kagame kneeling before Tanzanian counterpart Hassan is manipulated
- All of Africa Today - October 29, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on October 29, 2026
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- No Accountability One Year After Tanzania Election Violenceby hrwla@hrw.org (HRW) on October 29, 2026
[HRW] Families of People Killed, Missing Await Justice



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