Tanzania

[UNHCR] The Governments of the Republic of Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, met this week for the 25th Meeting of the Tripartite Commission for the Voluntary Repatriation of Burundian Refugees living in the United Republic of Tanzania.

[Radio Dalsan] The Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Sanbaloolshe, held an important meeting at the NISA headquarters with his counterpart, the Director of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS), Suleiman Abubakar Mombo, who arrived in Mogadishu on Wednesday for a two-day visit.

[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mr. Mohamud Thabit Kombo, and his delegation at the Presidential Palace. The delegation is in the country on a work visit.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a landmark event on Thursday, Somalia and Tanzania formalized their commitment to enhanced bilateral relations through the signing of multiple agreements in Mogadishu. The pacts address cooperation in defense, tourism, health, aviation, and general diplomacy, promising a new era of collaboration between the two East […]

[Radio Dalsan] The Federal Republic of Somalia and the United Republic of Tanzania have signed crucial agreements in Mogadishu which are aimed at strengthening the relations between the two countries.

[Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ambassador Ahmed Maalim Fiqi, hosted a dinner and reception this evening for a delegation from Tanzania that arrived in the country today.

[New Times] Celebrated Tanzanian songstress Vanessa Mdee has sparked a national conversation about faith, morality, and the sacrifices some make for fame after sharing eye-opening revelations about the music industry.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Confederation of African Football (CAF) boss Patrice Motsepe is expected in the country Friday morning to inspect progress of work ahead of next year's Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).

[Radio Dalsan] The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamse Haadoow, on Tuesday evening hosted a reception dinner for the joint technical committees organizing the Somalia-Tanzania Cooperation Summit.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The European Commission added Air Tanzania to the EU Air Safety List, banning the airline from operating within European Union airspace. This decision follows the denial of Air Tanzania's Third Country Operator (TCO) authorization by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), citing significant safety deficiencies.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Tanzania have vowed to deepen their cooperation in various areas.

After success in Tanzania, other African countries may introduce the rodents to help sniff out the diseaseMwajuma Abdalla Ngema went to the clinic in Dar es Salaam with a persistent cough and intense pain around her ribs. The mother of two was tested for tuberculosis (TB) but the result came back negative. “I was given some medication to manage the cough […]

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a significant display of regional solidarity, the Somali National Army Chief, General Odawa Yusuf Rage, on Monday warmly received Tanzania's Deputy Chief of Defense Forces, General Salum Haji Othman, in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia has successfully commenced power supply trial from Kenya to Tanzania, according to local media report.

[Nile Post] Several airports have since locked Air Tanzania, dealing a severe blow to the Tanzanian national carrier that must now work overtime to regain its certification or go the wet lease way

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Host Uganda settled for a 1-1 draw against Tanzania in their Group A opening match of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone on Sunday.

[350Africa.org] On Sunday, 8th December, East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)-impacted communities gathered in Kikuube district in Uganda to hold a press conference and peaceful demonstration in response to the recent claim by the Government of Uganda indicating that financing for the destructive East African Crude Oil Pipeline would come through from […]

[UNHCR] Access to justice is one of the human rights that allows individuals irrespective of their gender and social status to be treated fairly. For refugees in the camps in Tanzania, access to timely justice, especially for cases of gender-based violence (GBV) is critical when they have limited freedom of movement due to the country's encampment policy.

[Nile Post] The Uganda Parliamentary Football Team delivered a stellar performance on Thursday, defeating their Tanzanian counterparts 3:0 in a highly anticipated match at the ongoing East African Parliamentary Games in Mombasa, Kenya.

[CAF] Uganda and Tanzania emerged victorious in the CAF African Schools Football Championship for the CECAFA Zone, held at St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has completed a 400-kilovolt transmission line with Tanzania, paving the way for renewable energy exports and regional energy integration.

Recent killings and arrests of government critics suggest end of reformist approach under Samia Suluhu Hassan, say political rivalsWhen Samia Suluhu Hassan took office as Tanzania’s president in 2021, many in the east African country hailed what they hoped was a new dawn after the authoritarian and repressive rule of her predecessor John Magufuli.The […]

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The third and final day of US President Joe Biden's visit was the highlight of his participation in Benguela in the Multilateral Summit on the Lobito Corridor, with his counterparts João Lourenço (Angola), Félix Tshisekedi (DRC), Hakainde Hichilema (Zambia) and the Vice President of Tanzania, Philip Mpango.

[HRW] Meaningful Consultations, Accountability Needed in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Tanzania have discussed ways to prevent human trafficking across the region.

[IPS] Kilimanjaro, Tanzania -- In the sun-scorched soils of Moshi, where every drop of rain counts, two female farmers have defied the odds through technology. Mwajuma Rashid Njau and Mumii Rajab, once locked in a daily struggle to survive, have found a mobile phone their best ally.

[Agenzia Fides] Dar es Salaam -- Arbitrary arrests, political opponents who disappear without a trace or are brutally murdered by mysterious assassins. Worrying incidents are occurring in Tanzania. The case of Deusdedith Soka, a young member of the conservative opposition party CHADEMA (Party for Democracy and Progress), who was kidnapped by a group of men […]

[UNFPA] "When I learned about family planning, I felt like I had control over my life," said Mwanaisha Rajabu, a 28-year-old mother of three living in Fuoni, a village on the Unguja island of Zanzibar, in the United Republic of Tanzania. "It's not just about preventing pregnancy; it's about planning a better future for my family."

[Africa Renewal] Grayson Julius' start-up is inspiring many youths in tech and innovation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- President William Ruto is currently in Arusha for the 24th Ordinary Summit of East African Community (EAC) Heads of State coinciding with the bloc's 25th Anniversary.