| 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
- Why Nigeria's Afcon Qualifier Against Tanzania Matters for the Super Eagleson November 12, 2026
[Leadership] Nigeria's Super Eagles will host Tanzania on Friday in a Group L matchday-three qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The game will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time.
- TFF Awards Sets for December 12on November 12, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has set December 12 as the date for the 2025/26 Tanzania Football Awards, with Arusha selected to host a ceremony that will honour outstanding performers across the country's football landscape.
- Rewriting the Beauty Ruleson November 12, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- BEAUTY is often associated with flawless skin, expensive products and ever-changing trends. But for Doreen Malya, a pharmacist and founder of Lumi Cosmetics, it begins with something far more meaningful, understanding one's skin, embracing individuality and recognising that true confidence goes beyond physical appearance.
- Safe to Learn, Free to Dreamon November 12, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- FOR Edina Omar Yusuf, attending college is about more than acquiring skills for her future. It is also about knowing that she can pursue her education in an environment where she understands her rights, recognises harassment and knows where to seek help when necessary.
- Full House in Uyo As Eagles in Second Training Ahead Clash With Tanzaniaon November 12, 2026
[This Day] *Taifa Stars boast not scared of Nigeria *G'Bissau to play Madagascar today
- All of Africa Today - November 12, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on November 12, 2026
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- Tanzanian Olomi Wins 2026 Nigeria Ladies Openon November 12, 2026
[Daily Trust] Tanzanian golfer Neema Olomi has emerged winner of the 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open after recording a 13-over-par total of 229 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
- Tundu Lissu Verdict - What Does It Mean for Tanzania's Democracy?on November 12, 2026
[DW] A treason trial could have meant death by hanging for Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Instead, he now faces four years in prison for incitement to unrest. Can voices of dissident truly be heard in the country?
- VP Insists On Proper Financial Planning As He Sees Progress in 8.4bn/ - Bus Terminal Projecton November 12, 2026
[Daily News] Songea -- VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi has inspected the construction of the 8.4bn/- Namtumbo Bus Terminal in Ruvuma Region, emphasising the need for proper financial planning and timely implementation of government projects.
- What Tanzania's 604.6bn/ - School Investment Means for Educationon November 11, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- Tanzania has spent 604.6bn/- in the past five years to construct 676 new schools and 34,464 pit latrines to improve the learning environment for students.
- Boost Programme Boosts 140pc Performance in Primary Education Overhaulon November 11, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- When Tanzania started implementing the BOOST Primary Student Learning Programme (2022-2026), the target was only to construct 12,000 classrooms alongside rehabilitating dilapidated schools, constructing new schools, and investing in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
- How Smart Classrooms, Smartboards Are Smartly Connecting Schoolson November 11, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- The use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) through smart classrooms built by the Government has begun transforming the teaching and learning system in the country, enabling a single teacher to instruct students in more than one school at the same time.
- COP31 - Beyond the Promise - Tanzania Carries Zero-Waste Agenda, As Cities Face Mounting Climate Pressureson November 10, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is using COP31 to push for stronger action on sustainable waste management, climateresilient infrastructure and greener urban development, as it steps up efforts to cut waste and expand recycling.
- Govt Prioritises Repairs to Key Economic Roadson November 10, 2026
[Daily News] Shinyanga -- THE government has prioritised the rehabilitation of deteriorating economic roads, warning that their poor condition threatens more than 40tri/- invested in the country's road network and could disrupt transport connectivity and economic activities.
- Registration Fees, Shrinking Lists and No Fertiliser - Mwanza Farmers Seek Accountabilityon November 10, 2026
[Nyasa Times] A year after politicians promised cheap fertiliser and seed to thousands of farmers in Mwanza, many are still waiting for the inputs as the planting season begins, raising uncomfortable questions about what happened to registration fees collected from villagers and why promised beneficiaries were progressively removed from the programme.
- All of Africa Today - November 10, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on November 10, 2026
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- DCEA Nabs Mombasa-Based Tanzanian for Involvement in Drug Traffickingon November 10, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A Tanzanian national based in Mombasa, Kenya, Salehe Baseleman, alias Mbwiga, who is suspected of sourcing drugs directly from Afghanistan and trafficking them to various countries, including Tanzania, has been arrested and is awaiting further legal proceedings.
- 21 People Perish in a Road Carnage Along Iringa-Mbeya Highwayon November 10, 2026
[Daily News] Iringa -- TWENTY ONE people have been killed and five others injured after a Fuso minibus collided with a Scania truck at Kiponzero Junction along the Iringa-Njombe Highway.
- President Sends Condolences Following the Deaths of 21 People Involved in Road Crashon November 10, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent a condolence message to Iringa Regional Commissioner Kheri James following the deaths of 21 people in a road accident involving a passenger bus and a cargo truck in the Masumbo area, Iringa Region.
- How Cover Crops Farmers Build Climate-Resilient Coffee Farmson November 10, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- As changing weather patterns increasingly threaten soil health and coffee productivity, agricultural experts are encouraging farmers to adopt ground-cover practices to protect their farms and sustain production.
- Tanga Youth, Women Tap Into Growing Mining Opportunitieson November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Tanga -- TANGA Region is increasingly turning to its mineral wealth as a springboard for economic transformation, with the sector offering fresh opportunities to create jobs, attract investment and strengthen its contribution to the national economy.
- 'Infrastructure Fuels Sports Success'on November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE National Sports Council Executive Secretary, Neema Msitha, said Tanzania is stepping up investment in sports infrastructure beyond football as it positions itself as a leading destination for international sporting events.
- Dar City Learn Road to Bal Opponentson November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S representatives, Dar City, have discovered their opponents in the East Division Elite 16 of the 2027 Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifying competition following weekend's draw in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
- PM Orders Monthly Drugs Auditon November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Simiyu -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed security organs across the country to conduct monthly investigations into the procurement, distribution and use of medicines in public health facilities amid concerns that patients are being referred to private pharmacies despite official reports showing adequate supplies.
- 42-Nation Hortilogistica Africa Exhibition Begins in Arusha, VP Ndejembi to Officially Open Iton November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi is expected to officially open the HortiLogistica Africa 2026 International Horticulture Exhibition, which is taking place at the TGT Grounds in Arusha.
- Banks Must Lead Capital Mobilisationon November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ON October 28, the government presented a proposed 89.3tri/- National Development Plan for 2027/28, with 62.3tri/- expected from private investment.
- Relief On Cement Prices Must Reach Consumerson November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government's decision to remove taxes on cement and key raw materials used in its production, including clinker, is expected to ease the financial burden on households, builders and businesses facing rising construction costs.
- Tanzania Reiterates On Land and Ethnic Rights At UNon November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Geneva, Switzerland -- At the 53rd session of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR53) in Geneva, Professor Hamisi Masanja Malebo, Executive Secretary of the UNESCO National Commission of Tanzania, articulated the official position of the Tanzanian government regarding land rights and ethnic categorization.
- Efforts Intensifies to Accelerate SGR's Lot III Workson November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Tabora -- THE government is planning a high-level meeting involving the Prime Minister, Ministers for Finance and Transport and contractors to address challenges delaying the construction of SGR Lot Three and ensure its completion, now scheduled for 2028.
- Call for Tanzania to Commercially Utilize Its Overseas Properties to Boost Income, Attract Foreign Capitalon November 9, 2026
[Daily News] Nairobi, Kenya -- TANZANIA has been advised to transform government-owned land and buildings abroad into revenue-generating investments to boost national income, attract foreign capital and expand economic opportunities.



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