| 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
- Safari Lager Makes History As Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Partneron May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- In a landmark move that places Tanzanian heritage on the global sporting stage, Safari Lager has officially announced its sponsorship of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first beer brand from the nation to secure a partnership with the world's most prestigious football tournament.
- Tanzania Sees Decline in Imports Amid a Significant Increase in Milk, Meat, and Egg Consumptionon May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Bashiru Ally Kakurwa, has said the government, through the Tanzania Dairy Board, has continued regulating the dairy industry, with a total of 101,478,030 litres of milk worth 152.2bn/- processed and sold in the domestic market.
- National Water Grid Plan Gains Momentumon May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- FEASIBILITY studies and detailed design work have commenced for a major project aimed at transporting water from Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma, Rukwa and Katavi regions under the government's broader plan to establish a National Water Grid.
- House Approves 35.5bn/ - Vice-President Budgeton May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar House of Representatives has approved a 35.5bn/- budget for the Office of the First Vice-President, as lawmakers called for stronger public education on climate change, environmental protection and disaster preparedness.
- Tanzania Accused of Ignoring EAC Court Order On Match Importson May 14, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzanian authorities have been accused of defying an order issued by the East African Court of Justice suspending a controversial excise duty on Kenyan-made safety matches.
- The GEF Leads Global Drive to Tackle Shipping Threat to Oceanson May 14, 2026
[IPS] Mafia Island, Tanzania -- Under the warm waters off Tanzania's Mafia Island, marine scientist Asha Mgeni hovers above a coral reef she has studied for years. Small fish dart through the currents. To most divers, the reef appears pristine. But Mgeni notices something unusual.
- Resistance to the Arusha Peace Accord and the Descent Into Genocideon May 14, 2026
[New Times] Mobilisation against the Arusha Peace Accord, signed on August 4, 1993, was driven primarily by Hutu extremists in Rwanda who viewed the power-sharing agreement with the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) as a surrender to what they considered a Tutsi-led movement.
- Key Road Safety Considerations - 3on May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- LAST week, the Mwanza Regional Traffic Officer (RTO), Sunday Ibrahim, spoke with our Mwanza-based reporter, Mr NASHON KENNEDY, about the importance of parking, boarding and alighting from vehicles, areas with livestock and driving on highways.
- Environmental Reform Proposals Advance to Cabinet Stageon May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government is finalising amendments to the Environmental Management Act, Chapter 191, as part of broader efforts to strengthen environmental governance and improve the efficiency of institutions responsible for overseeing the sector.
- Dar to Host ICGLR Women Parliamentary Conference 2026on May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Approximately 200 women parliamentarians from all 12 member states of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) are expected to gather in Dar es Salaam later this year after Tanzania signed a host agreement for the region's Women's Parliamentary Conference (WPC) 2026.
- Transport Budget Spurs Growthon May 14, 2026
[Daily News] DODOMA -- THE government has tabled a 2.872tri/- budget for the Ministry of Transport for the 2026/27 financial year, with a strong focus on expanding strategic infrastructure and improving national and regional connectivity.
- Rwanda Confirms Tanzania, Comoros Friendlies During Camp in Moroccoon May 14, 2026
[New Times] Rwanda will face Tanzania and Comoros in international friendly matches during the June FIFA international window, according to Rwanda FA Secretary General Bonnie Mugabe.
- All of Africa Today - May 14, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on May 14, 2026
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- How Tanzania's Election Violence Inquiry Separated Truth From Digital Disinformationon May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DURING periods of political conflict, truth often becomes one of the first casualties. In moments of fear and uncertainty, unverified claims can spread rapidly through digital platforms, fuelling anger, panic and division within society.
- Lake Victoria Basin Commission Prepares for Inaugural Lake Victoria Day Celebrations in Mwanzaon May 14, 2026
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has announced that preparations are complete for the inaugural Lake Victoria Day celebrations scheduled for May 18-21 in Mwanza, Tanzania, marking a major regional milestone in efforts to protect East Africa's largest freshwater lake.
- Zanzibar Begins Using Drones to Identify and Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Siteson May 14, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Zanzibar has officially launched a special project using drones to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve complete malaria eradication on the islands.
- Better-Designed Homes Could Cut Three Major Child Diseases By Up to 44% - Tanzania Trialon May 14, 2026
[The Conversation Africa] Malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia are preventable childhood diseases that are major causes of death in young children. They're transmitted largely in and around the home, where children spend most of their time.
- EAC Court Blocks Tanzania From Taxing Kenyan Matcheson May 13, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East African Court of Justice has temporarily stopped Tanzania from collecting an excise duty on Kenyan-made safety matches, in a case that raises fresh questions over trade rules within the East African Community.
- Africa Eyes Shared Prosperityon May 13, 2026
[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA has urged African countries to harness their abundant natural resources to build a strong and resilient continental economy, while advocating for global multilateralism that upholds mutual partnerships and sovereign equality.
- Minister Warns Youth Against Job Selectivenesson May 13, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- MINISTER for Labour and Investment, Mr Sharif Ali Sharif has urged Zanzibar youth to improve their skills and stop being selective about jobs in order to benefit from growing employment opportunities created through investment projects.
- Collaboration Boosts Irrigation Farming Among Rural Farmerson May 13, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- STRONG collaboration between the government and development partners has significantly empowered farmers, particularly those in rural areas, to adopt productive irrigation farming systems, the Resident Director of Cultiv Aid Tanzania, Eldad Barbar, has said.
- Govt Warns Against Illegal Land Occupationon May 13, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has warned against illegal occupation of public spaces, particularly open areas, as it tightens enforcement of land-use regulations nationwide.
- New Agreement to Strengthen Food Securityon May 13, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FARMERS in major food producing regions are set to benefit from subsidised farming equipment and modern storage technologies following a new partnership between Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank) and AGRA aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening national food security.
- MPs Hail Plan for New Muhimbili National Hospitalon May 13, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament have welcomed government's plans to undertake a major transformation of the health sector through the construction of a new Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), describing it as a long-overdue and strategic investment to improve healthcare services in the country.
- Tanzania Names Events to Accompany the Environment Day, Address Climate Changeon May 13, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister of State in the Vice President's Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yusuf Masauni, has announced that the 2026 World Environment Day celebrations will be accompanied by a series of national events aimed at raising awareness on environmental conservation, addressing climate change, and bringing together […]
- Home Affairs Ministry Appoints the Road Safety Committees in 31 Police Regionson May 13, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Chairperson of the National Road Safety Council and Deputy Minister for Home Affairs, Ayoub Mohammed Mahmoud, has appointed chairpersons, members and secretaries of Road Safety Committees across all 31 police regions in the country as part of efforts to strengthen road safety management and reduce preventable accidents.
- Tanzania Sets Aside 2.6bn/-for Renovation of the Country's Oldest Hospitalson May 12, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government plans to continue renovating the country's oldest hospitals so that they can continue to provide health services that are in line with current health care needs and standards.
- Vietnam Lessons Inspire Tanzania Fight Against Malnutrition Crisison May 12, 2026
[Daily News] Vietnam -- Across the green, sunlit villages of rural Tanzania, a persistent and complex challenge continues to affect the health and well-being of communities. Despite notable progress in recent years, malnutrition remains widespread, particularly among women of reproductive age and young children.
- Tanzania Drills 12 Wells At the Songo Songo Natural Gas Blockon May 12, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, said 12 wells have been drilled at the Songo Songo natural gas block where the Tanzanian government, through the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, has managed to drilled nine wells, and Pan African Energy Tanzania has drilled three
- Zanzibar Provides New Jobs in the Health Sector to Address Staff Shortageon May 12, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, said his government intends to provide new employment permits in the new financial year for the health sector and other cadres to reduce the shortage of nurses and doctors in the country.


