| 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
- 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.
- Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Jailed for Four Yearson November 6, 2026
[DW] Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been sentenced to four years in prison after being cleared of treason. Lissu condemned his conviction for incitement, which had not been among the charges he faced.
- Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Cleared of Treason but Jailed for Incitementon November 6, 2026
[RFI] A Tanzanian court on Friday sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in jail for inciting unrest, after earlier in the day clearing him of treason - meaning he avoided a possible death sentence. The verdict follows a disputed presidential election and a deadly crackdown on protesters, in a case that has drawn international condemnation […]
- Govt Pushes Modern Printing Plant to Unlock C's Growth Potentialon November 6, 2026
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: AS President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan marks one year since she was sworn in for her current term, Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited (TSN) is approaching a milestone that could redefine its future, with a 33bn/- modern printing plant nearing completion and promising to turn the state-owned media company into a major commercial […]
- Tanzania Targets Funding to Drive Green Transitionon November 6, 2026
[Daily News] Country to push for accessible climate finance, adaptation support, technology transfer and climate justice at Antalya conference
- Govt Maps Out 25-Year Plan to Empower Youthon November 6, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government is implementing strategies to increase youth participation in nine key sectors of the economy over the next 25 years, as part of efforts to empower young people and accelerate national development.
- Tanzania Pledges to Construct Primary Courts in the Mountainous Areas of Kilimanjaro Regionon November 6, 2026
[Daily News] DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has said it will prioritise the construction of primary courts in highland areas of Same District, Kilimanjaro Region, to ease access to justice for residents, particularly women with children who face difficulties travelling to lowland areas to access court services.
- Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Felt in Kigali Orginated From Tanzania - Dataon November 6, 2026
[New Times] An earthquake was felt in Kigali on Thursday morning, November 5, with residents in Tanzania's Mwanza, Kampala, Nairobi and other parts of the region also reporting tremors.
- Heavy Rains Leave 143 Families Counting Losseson November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Mbeya -- MORE than 143 households in Mbeya and Kigoma regions have been affected by heavy rains and strong winds that damaged at least 142 houses, four churches and a warehouse, leaving families counting losses as authorities call on residents in disaster-prone areas to move to safer locations.
- Primary Schools Face 37pc Teacher Shortageon November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIMARY schools are facing a teacher shortage of 37 per cent, compared with 16.4 per cent in secondary schools, prompting continued annual recruitment to address staffing gaps and improve learning conditions.
- Billions Pour Into Stadia - How EAC Nations are Investing for AFCONon November 5, 2026
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- TANZANIA, Kenya and Uganda are investing heavily in modern sports infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), combining new stadium construction with the modernisation of existing facilities to meet international football standards.
- Food Security Demands More Than Bumper Harvestson November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA is strengthening efforts to achieve sustainable food security through improved seed varieties, agricultural innovation, stronger extension services and collaboration among the government, private sector, research institutions, development partners and farmers.
- TRA Expands Tax Education, Tin Services to Collegeson November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Tabora -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in Tabora Region has embarked on a campaign to provide tax education and register students for Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) at various higher learning institutions.
- Tanzania, Unido Launch Five-Year Industrial Growth Programmeon November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have launched a five-year programme aimed at accelerating inclusive and sustainable industrial development in the country.
- Ndejembi's Appointment Highlights Constitutional Continuityon November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan's first year in her second term has been marked by an important leadership transition, following the resignation of Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi and the subsequent appointment of Mr Deogratius Ndejembi to fill the position.
- Samia Charts Path Towards Peace, National Unityon November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- AS Tanzania marks one year since President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for her current term on November 3, 2025, attention turns to a period shaped by significant national challenges, difficult decisions and efforts to safeguard the country's unity and stability.
- WMA Tightens Checks to Drive Industrial Growthon November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) will strengthen inspections of industrial raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with measurement standards, in a move aimed at improving product quality and competitiveness in domestic and international markets.
- Chinese Experts Urge BRI Media Reporting With National Perspectiveson November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Fuzhou -- CHINESE experts have urged journalists from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to report on the programme from national development perspectives, highlighting its contribution to economic transformation, poverty reduction and people-to-people cooperation.
- Tanzania Set for COP31 Climate Change Conference in Türkiyeon November 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA is set to participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026.
- Samia Era Spurs Tanzania's Sporting Riseon November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S sporting landscape is gaining international recognition, with national teams and individual athletes reaching milestones that have strengthened the country's position in African and global sport.
- Mining Sector Accelerates Growth Through Reforms, Investmenton November 4, 2026
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Ministry of Minerals has collected 411bn/- in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding its revenue target by 17 per cent and reflecting progress in implementing the government's mining sector development agenda during the first year of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's second term.



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