Tanzania

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

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa

  • Barker Hails Away Win, Says Job's Not Done
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Simba Head Coach Steve Barker wants more resilience from his side when they face Mighty Wanderers in Sunday's CAF Champions League return leg at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, despite taking a valuable 1-0 lead from the first meeting in Lilongwe.

  • Tri-Nation Sterling Invitational Highlights Talent Development
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- The 2026 Sterling Invitational Golf Championship brought together 36 female golfers from Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda for a 54-hole competition over the weekend at Kilimanjaro Wildlife Golf Club in Arusha, while 27 senior golfers battled for honours in their respective categories.

  • Livestock Growth Drives Demand for Vaccines
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency (TVLA) is moving to expand livestock vaccine production and improve distribution as rising demand, particularly for Newcastle disease vaccines, creates new pressure for more accessible disease-prevention solutions for farmers.

  • Dr Samizi Launches Mariam Mungula Foundation Logo, Urges for Regular Cancer Screening
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TheE Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence Samizi, has urged women across Tanzania to develop a culture of undergoing regular health check-ups, particularly screening for cervical and breast cancer, at least once a year to enable early detection and timely treatment.

  • Shime Calls for Mental Reset
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzanite Queens Head Coach Bakari Shime has called for a mental reset as his side prepares for their second FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup Group B fixture, saying they must put the fear of facing big-name opponents behind them.

  • Tanzania Turns to S. Korea for Innovation Bridge
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania is looking to South Korea for more than technology. It is seeking lessons on how research, innovation and industrial capability can be transformed into businesses, jobs and globally competitive products.

  • Kimoto Refuses to Relax After Singida Rout
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Singida -- Singida Black Stars may have left Juba with a sevengoal haul, but head coach Papy Kimoto was already looking beyond the emphatic 7-1 victory against Al-Ghazal FC after warning his players that the job is not yet done.

  • Cross-Border Trade Lifts Postal Business
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CROSS-BORDER trade is emerging as a bright spot for postal and courier industry, with international items sent abroad rising by 40.8 per cent in the quarter ending June this year as businesses increasingly rely on delivery networks to support regional and global commerce.

  • Credit Growth Accelerates Across Key Economic Sectors
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] CREDIT extended to key economic activities accelerated sharply in the year ending June with most sectors recording double-digit annual growth, signalling stronger bank financing of productive activities and business operations.

  • U-20 Women's World Cup - Tanzania Show Fight but England Prove Too Strong
    on September 9, 2026

    [CAF] Tanzania were beaten 5-1 by England in Bielsko-Bialˏa on Tuesday in their opening Group B match at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026, although the East Africans showed resilience after a difficult first half.

  • Tanzania, Uganda Clinch CAF African Schools Football Championship Cecafa Qualifiers
    on September 9, 2026

    [CAF] Tanzania and Uganda came out top as the CAF Africa Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers came to conclusion on Saturday in Kigali, Rwanda.

  • Tanzania Registers 1,168,649 Candidates for Primary School Exams From Its 20,019 Schools
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A total of 1,168,649 candidates have registered to sit for Tanzania's Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in 20,019 schools across the country, with girls accounting for a larger share of candidates than boys.

  • Tanzania, Algeria Explore Ways to Deepen Ties in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Manufacturing
    on September 9, 2026

    [Daily News] Algiers -- TANZANIA and Algeria have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, including investment, technology transfer and the exchange of advanced expertise in drug production.

  • Malawi and Tanzania Strengthen Economic Ties At Investment and Trade Forum
    on September 9, 2026

    [Nyasa Times] The 3rd Malawi-Tanzania Investment and Trade Forum has opened in Dar es Salaam, bringing together businesses, investors and government institutions from both countries from 7 to 9 September to explore opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation.

  • Coffee Sector Looks Beyond the Bean
    on September 8, 2026

    [Daily News] Moshi -- TANZANIA Coffee Board (TCB) is pushing coffee farmers and industry players to turn waste and by-products into commercial products as the government seeks to deepen value addition and raise earnings across the coffee value chain.

  • Joho, Sudi Deliver Ruto's Message to Samia After Husband's Death
    on September 8, 2026

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

  • African Leaders Condole With Tanzania President Suluhu After Husband's Death
    on September 8, 2026

    [New Times] African leaders have expressed their condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, on Monday, September 7.

  • Tanzania Begins Preps for Nationwide Education On Proposed Draft of EAC Political Confederation
    on September 8, 2026

    [Daily News] MOROGORO: TANZANIA has begun preparations for a nationwide public education campaign on the draft Constitution of the proposed East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation, in a move aimed at ensuring citizens are adequately informed before giving their views on the regional integration process.

  • Tanzania, Malawi Agree to Deepen Economic Ties in Law Material's Value Addition and Regional Markets
    on September 8, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Malawi have agreed to strengthen economic cooperation to boost trade and investment between the two countries through enhanced private sector collaboration, value addition to raw materials and greater utilisation of opportunities available in regional markets.

  • Dr Mwinyi Sends Condolences to Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Following the Death of Her Husband
    on September 8, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Mwinyi, has sent his condolences to President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

  • PM Abiy Mourns Tanzania's First Gentleman
    on September 8, 2026

    [ENA] (September 7, 2026, Addis Ababa) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed condolences over the death of Tanzania's First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died on Monday while receiving medical treatment in Zanzibar.

  • President Ruto Sends Condolences Following the Death of Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan's Husband
    on September 8, 2026

    [Daily News] Nairobi -- PRESIDENT of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband to the President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan.

  • Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Laid to Rest
    on September 8, 2026

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan was buried in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday, hours after his death, as political and religious leaders from across Tanzania joined President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her family to mourn his passing.

  • Russian Firm Targets Universities With Medical Tech
    on September 7, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- NEUROSOFT, a Russian medical equipment manufacturer, has started talks with local universities to introduce advanced diagnostic technology through specialised training and medical research programmes.

  • Government to Review 28 Laws for Vision 2050
    on September 7, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has identified 28 laws for review to align them with Dira 2050, with 12 earmarked for amendment in the current financial year.

  • Ruto Sends Condolences to Samia After Husband's Death
    on September 7, 2026

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has sent his condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

  • Hafidh Ameir Hassan - Tanzanians Mourn the Death of Dr Samia's Husband
    on September 7, 2026

    [Daily News] VICE-President Deogratius Ndejembi has announced the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

  • Samia Seals Dodoma Milestone, 37 Permanent Offices Ready
    on September 7, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- DODOMA'S seven-year transition from temporary government offices to a permanent administrative hub reaches a defining moment tomorrow, as President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan launches Government City in Mtumba, completing a major phase of the capital's transformation.

  • President's Husband Dies
    on September 7, 2026

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment in Zanzibar.

  • How to Prepare for Rainfall Boon With Flooding Risk
    on September 7, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR a country thousands of kilometres away from the Pacific Ocean, Tanzania may appear to have little reason to worry about changes taking place in its tropical waters.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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