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
- President Orders Extra 24hrs to Save Trapped People in Kariakooon November 19, 2024
[Daily News] Brasilia -- President Samia expressed optimism that, with divine intervention, some victims might still be found alive beyond this period, despite the standard 72-hour timeframe
- Two Arrested for Allegedly Faking Fundraisers for Collapse Survivorson November 19, 2024
[Daily News] The Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone has arrested two individuals in connection with unauthorized fundraising activities related to the recent Kariakoo building collapse.
- PM Orders Search for Building Owner After Deadly Collapseon November 19, 2024
[Daily News] Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed police to locate the owner of the building that collapsed last Friday (November 15th), resulting in the tragic loss of 16 lives. While 86 individuals were rescued, several others remain unaccounted for.
- Defense Ministry Denies Claims of Helicopter Crash in Bahir Dar, Labels Reports As 'Misleading'on November 19, 2024
[Addis Standard] The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense has dismissed recent social media claims alleging a helicopter crash in Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara region, describing the claims as "misleading."
- East African Court of Justice Rejects Application By Tanzania to Dismiss Eacop Appealon November 18, 2024
[Nile Post] The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) Appellate Division has declined a request from the Tanzanian government to dismiss an appeal filed by four civil society organizations (CSOs) opposing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.
- Survivors Narrate Ordealon November 18, 2024
[Daily News] AS rescue teams continued with efforts to rescue people trapped under the rubbles of a collapsed building in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, survivors recounted the harrowing details of the tragedy.
- President Orders Inspection After Kariakoo Building Deathson November 18, 2024
[Daily News] Brasilia -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a thorough inspection of all buildings in the Kariakoo area, directing authorities to provide a comprehensive report on their condition following the recent building collapse.
- Emergency Crews Continue Rescue Ops in Deadly Dar es Salaam Building Collapseby info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on November 18, 2024
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- November 16 building collapse leaves 13 people dead
- Rescuers search for survivors after building collapses in Tanzania, killing at least oneby Agence France-Presse on November 16, 2024
Dozens of people remain trapped in underground shops after collapse of multi-storey building in Dar es SalaamRescuers were using their bare hands, drills and sledgehammers to reach dozens of people trapped under a building that collapsed in the centre of Tanzania’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam.The multi-storey building in Kariakoo, the East African […]
- Equity Group and Deg Launch German Desk to Boost Trade and Investment in East Africaon November 14, 2024
[Nile Post] Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have announced the launch of the German Desk for the East African market. This initiative aims to facilitate trade, investment, and business partnerships between Germany and East Africa.
- Comesa Okays Amsons Group's Acquisition Bid for Bamburi Cementon November 14, 2024
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The COMESA Competition Commission has approved Amsons Group's bid to acquire Bamburi Cement, confirming that the transaction poses no risk to competition in the regional market.
- Peer Power - How Youth-Led Outreach Can Transform PrEP Access in Tanzania #HIVR4P2024by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on November 14, 2024
[allAfrica] Margareth Mwakilasa, an assistant research fellow at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania and a PhD student in Global Health at University College Dublin, presented her research findings at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (#HIVR4P2024) in Lima, Peru. Her study, titled "They are Not HIV Treatment Drugs; […]
- Tanzania, AU Push Clean Cooking Agenda At COP29on November 13, 2024
[Business Day Africa] Tanzania and the African Union (AU) jointly hosted a high-level side event at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, aiming to place clean cooking at the forefront of the global climate agenda.
- Singer Zuchu Announces Break-Up With Diamond Platnumzon November 13, 2024
[New Times] Tanzania's music superstars Diamond Platnumz and Zuhura Othman Soud, commonly known as Zuchu, have brought their relationship to an end after three years dating.
- COP29 to Feature High-Level Focus On Clean Cooking As African Union and Tanzania Unite for Climate Solutionson November 8, 2024
[African Union] At COP29 in Azerbaijan, the African Union (AU) and the United Republic of Tanzania will join forces in a high-level side event to make clean cooking a central part of the global climate agenda.
- Zimbabwe, Tanzania Sign Defence Pacton November 8, 2024
[The Herald] Zimbabwe and Tanzania have committed to defence and security cooperation, in a move aimed at boosting regional security.
- Magudumana to Appeal Her Extradition On Thursdayby info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp) on November 5, 2024
[GroundUp] Nandipha Magudumana was arrested in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist and prison escapee Thabo Bester in April 2023
- South African Billionaire Motsepe Faces $195m Lawsuit in Tanzaniaon November 4, 2024
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- Students and Peasants in Tanzania Join Hands to Mark World Food Sovereignty Dayby contact@peoplesdispatch.org (People's Dispatch) on November 4, 2024
[People's Dispatch] MVIWATA brought together students and farmers for activities to discuss the importance of agroecology and food sovereignty across Tanzania and Africa.
- Can Tanzania Bring East and Southern Africa Together On East DRC?on November 1, 2024
[ISS] Tanzania's geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region's various peace efforts.
- Tanzanian Students Drive Climate Action Through Tree Plantingon November 1, 2024
[IPS] The act of planting trees offers more than shade and fruit. It symbolizes a deeper mission--restoring soil, preserving water, and, for these students, living in Tanzania's northern Rorya district, delivering a form of climate justice. The reforestation efforts are in step with Tanzania's broader plans to fortify its agriculture and water systems […]
- 'Uncertain Future' On Eve of Local Electionson October 30, 2024
[Agenzia Fides] Dar es Salaam -- "They will not silence us, Tanzania belongs to all of us and we will fight for our right to be heard," said opposition politician John Mnyika, referring to the current government led by Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country's first female head of government.
- Tanzanian President Calls for Peace, Stability As Botswana Decideson October 30, 2024
[Daily News] Gaborone -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged all eligible voters in the Republic of Botswana to exercise their constitutional rights by turning out to vote peacefully on election day, which is scheduled to take place today.
- 1st Lady Hails Merck Foundation for Advancing Africa's Healthcareby thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point) on October 30, 2024
[The Point] First Lady Fatoumatta Bah Barrow recently addressed the 11th Africa Asia Luminary in Tanzania, marking the seventh anniversary of the Merck Foundation.
- BOT - Avoid Borrowing for Short-Term Needson October 30, 2024
[Daily News] THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has advised citizens to refrain from taking loans solely to address short-term financial challenges, warning that such practices can lead to unsustainable debt burdens.
- Tanzania to Host Investment Dialogue Forumon October 30, 2024
[Daily News] OVER 500 participants are expected to attend the investment dialogue forum in Dar es Salaam scheduled for tomorrow.
- Geita Gold Tops Championship League After Weekend Victoryon October 30, 2024
[Daily News] GEITA Gold are leading the Championship League table, following a narrow 1-0 victory over Mtibwa Sugar at Nyankumbu Stadium on the weekend.
- Affordable Fertiliser From Qatar in Offingon October 30, 2024
[Daily News] DOHA -- TANZANIA plans to import fertiliser from Qatar at a more affordable price, in a major boost for the agricultural sector.
- Tanzania Takes Huge Leap in Cancer Treatmenton October 29, 2024
[Daily News] TANZANIAN cancer patients stand to benefit from a new partnership between Hosplan and India's Apollo Cancer Centre which aims to bring advanced treatments to the country.
- Tanzania, Russia Eye Joint Projects in Key Sectorson October 29, 2024
[Daily News] TANZANIA and Russia are contemplating on joint projects in energy, agriculture, infrastructure and tourism.