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
- All of Africa Today - April 25, 2025by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on April 25, 2025
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- Opposition Members Arrested as Leader Faces Trialon April 25, 2025
[DW] Tundu Lissu, the leader of the main opposition party CHADEMA, faces trial for treason. His party has accused Tanzania's president of resorting to authoritarian tactics.
- Tanzania's Daily News Hits Heights in E-Paper Platformon April 25, 2025
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA Standard Newspapers (TSN) has recorded a remarkable success in the E-paper platform, with the Daily News Digital leading in winning the global appeal.
- PM Stresses Ethical Valueson April 24, 2025
[Daily News] Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed cultural officers across the country to advocate for responsible use of technology, including social media, in order to preserve and uphold the country's customs, norms, values and culture at large.
- All of Africa Today - April 24, 2025by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on April 24, 2025
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- Tanzania Bans Agricultural Imports From South Africa and Malawion April 24, 2025
[Daily News] DODOMA: THE government has imposed an immediate ban on the importation of all agricultural produce from South Africa and Malawi, following the two countries' failure to lift trade restrictions on Tanzanian farm products.
- President Samia Launches Legal Reform Project to Fight Corruption, Restore Public Truston April 24, 2025
[Daily News] DODOMA: TANZANIAN President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, said the implementation of the Legal Reform Project, 2023 Edition, is expected to play a crucial role in the fight against corruption within the legal sector in Tanzania.
- Deputy PM Warns Against Disunity As Tanzania Heads for General Electionson April 24, 2025
[Daily News] The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, has called on citizens to remain united and avoid divisions based on religion, politics, or ethnicity as the country approaches the General Election for President, Members of Parliament, and Councilors, for the greater good of the nation.
- Tanzanians Warned Against Excessive Smoking, Alcoholon April 24, 2025
[Daily News] The Tanzanian government, through the Ministry of Health, has called on the public to follow the guidance and education provided by health professionals as one of the key strategies to address the rising cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
- North Darfur - New Satellite Images Confirm Mass Displacement From Zamzam to Tawila and Dar As Salaamby radiodabanga@gmail.com (Dabanga) on April 24, 2025
[Dabanga] North Darfur -- As independent reports confirm that an estimated three million displaced civilians have fled westwards, following escalating ground offensive and shelling in battles between the (Sudanese Armed Forces) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in and around the North Darfur capital of El Fasher over the past week, and are […]
- You Can Be Jailed 10 Years for Selling Your Kidneyon April 24, 2025
[Daily News] In Kenya, selling your kidney or any other human organ is strictly prohibited under Part XI of the Health Act No. 21 of 2017. This part of the law comprehensively addresses the regulation of human organs, blood, tissues, and gametes (such as sperm or egg).
- Local Medics Treat Thousands of Patients in the Comoroson April 24, 2025
[Daily News] Tanzanian doctors have treated over 2,270 patients during a medical camp conducted in the Comoros.
- Campaign Calls for Engagement of Wives in Wills Preparationon April 24, 2025
[Daily News] Amid a growing number of inheritance-related conflicts following the death of fathers, the Samia Legal Aid Campaign team is calling for the involvement of wives in the preparation of wills, to ensure their validity and to reduce disputes.
- We Must Perform Better in Return Leg - Simba Coachon April 24, 2025
[Daily News] As Simba SC edges closer to their CAF Confederation Cup dream, head coach Fadlu Davids has urged his side to sharpen their attacking edge ahead of a decisive return leg against Stellenbosch FC, set for next Sunday in Durban, South Africa.
- TGU, Lugalo Launch First-Ever Golf Clinic for University Studentson April 24, 2025
[Daily News] In a strategic move to grow the sport among young adults, the Tanzania Golf Union (TGU), in collaboration with the Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF) Lugalo Golf Club, of Dar es Salaam, conducted the first-ever Golf clinic for university students at the Lugalo course yesterday.
- Bus Crisis Leaves Hundreds Strandedon April 23, 2025
[Daily News] Tension and frustration engulfed Kimara Mwisho bus terminal in Dar es Salaam yesterday morning, as hundreds of commuters were left stranded for hours amid an acute shortage of UDA Rapid Transit (UDART) buses during peak hours.
- Govt Emphasises Need for Greater Awareness On Passengers' Rightson April 23, 2025
[Daily News] Dodoma -- The government has acknowledged the importance of increasing public awareness about passengers' rights, particularly on the services and treatment they are entitled to when using various modes of transportation.
- Dar Clinic Suspended for Violating Drug Lawson April 23, 2025
[Daily News] The government has suspended operations of Dar es Salaam's Sky Heart Pharmacy Clinic after uncovering violations of laws, including the promotion of a weight-loss drug not registered for that purpose in Tanzania.
- UDSM, Aru Condemn Assault of Female Studenton April 23, 2025
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: THE University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and Ardhi University (ARU) have strongly condemned the apparent assault of a female university student by other students depicted in a video circulating on social media.
- Shanto Stamps Authority in Mt Uluguru Sprinton April 23, 2025
[Daily News] Morogoro veteran driver Samir Shanto proved his toughness behind the wheel when he outraced youthful opponents to win Mount Uluguru Rally in a just-concluded short-circuit racing event in Morogoro.
- Uhuru Torch to Inspect 61.1bn/ - Projects in Dodomaon April 23, 2025
[Daily News] The Uhuru Torch Race arrived in Dodoma Region on Sunday, where it will inspect 56 development projects valued at over 61.1bn/- across all seven districts and eight local government authorities.
- 'Public-Private Partnership Crucial for Vision 2050'on April 23, 2025
[Daily News] The National Development Vision (NDV) 2050, aimed at elevating the nation to upper-middle-income status, will heavily rely on the active participation of the private sector, according to a top official.
- JKT Pushes for Strong Youth Foundationon April 23, 2025
[Daily News] COAST REGION: THE Chief of National Service, JKT, Major General Rajabu Mabele, has called on the public to support government efforts in building a strong foundation for the youth, fostering a generation that values ethics, discipline, and good morals.
- Govt Allocates Funds for Drones to Monitor Lake Tanganyika Fishing Activitieson April 23, 2025
[Daily News] In the 2025/26 national budget, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries is looking forward to allocate a total of 300m/- for the purchase of two drones aimed at strengthening monitoring and enforcement activities, particularly in the Lake Tanganyika zone.
- Govt Repairs 906 Schools Under Samia's Reignon April 23, 2025
[Daily News] The government has rehabilitated 906 old secondary schools over the past four years under President Samia Suluhu Hassan's leadership, the National Assembly was told yesterday.
- Authority Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Child Protection Measureson April 23, 2025
[Daily News] The government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of children, assuring the National Assembly that it is implementing additional strategies to safeguard them from abuse, neglect and other violations.
- Minister Assures On Guidelines for Safe Menstruation in Schoolson April 23, 2025
[Daily News] DODOMA: DEPUTY Minister for Health, Dr Godwin Mollel yesterday avowed the government's commitment by highlighting the importance of building facilities for girls' menstrual hygiene in line with school registration guidelines.
- Why Dodoma Is Tanzania's Best-Kept Investment Secreton April 23, 2025
[Daily News] DODOMA: WHEN Mzee Mnyamani first heard that the government was moving to Dodoma, he laughed so hard he almost dropped his thermos of uji.
- Tension High in Tanzania Ahead of Opposition Leader's 'Treason' Trialon April 23, 2025
[RFI] Tension is rising further on the political scene in Tanzania ahead of the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Accused of treason, his Chadema political party was this month excluded from the presidential race scheduled for October, sparking concern among human rights groups.
- Tanzanian President Samia Mourns the Death of Pope Francison April 21, 2025
[Daily News] Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has expressed deep sorrow following the news of the death of the leader of the global Catholic Church, Pope Francis who passed away today at 1:35 AM local time at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, after a prolonged illness caused by pneumonia affecting both lungs.