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

  • Guinea-Bissau Stun Tanzania As Mozambique Deny Vieira Winning Senegal Start
    on September 28, 2026

    [CAF] Guinea-Bissau produced the standout result of Friday's early TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers with a 2-0 away victory over co-hosts Tanzania.

  • African Court Clears 29 Human Rights Cases
    on September 28, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- THE African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) has handled 29 legal matters from across the continent, delivering six rulings and conducting 14 compliance reviews during its 82nd Ordinary Session, reinforcing member states' accountability under the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.

  • Marriage Law Review Targets Child Protection, Education
    on September 28, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government is consulting on proposed amendments to selected provisions of the Marriage Act, with the review focusing on education-related sections as part of wider efforts to curb child marriage and protect girls' rights.

  • Tanzania, U.S. Extend Partnership
    on September 28, 2026

    [Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA has pledged to deepen its ties with the United States by creating a more conducive environment for American citizens, businesspeople and investors, including maintaining visa-on-arrival access for US nationals.

  • Africa Must Invest in Its Mothers, Children
    on September 28, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AFRICA cannot achieve sustainable development while millions of women and children continue to face preventable deaths and unequal access to essential healthcare.

  • Mineral Sales Hit 7.78tri/ - in Six Months
    on September 28, 2026

    [Daily News] Geita -- TANZANIA'S mineral sales reached 7.78tri/- between January and June this year, equivalent to about 66.5 per cent of the 11.7tri/- recorded during the whole of 2025, signalling strong growth in the mining sector before the year ends.

  • Africa CDC Extends Condolences to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the People of Tanzania
    on September 28, 2026

    [Africa CDC] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has learned with deep sadness of the passing of Mr Hafidh Ameir, First Gentleman of the United Republic of Tanzania and husband of H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

  • Afcon 2027 Preps On Course
    on September 25, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MINISTER for Information, Culture, Arts, Sports, Paul Makonda, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the nation's preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying key infrastructure projects are on course.

  • The Mining Agenda Fuelling Tanzania's Rise in Global Minerals Race
    on September 25, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S mining sector has undergone profound transformation, evolving from a struggling industry into the primary engine powering the nation's economic growth, courtesy of strategic reforms unlocking record-breaking investment and revenue.

  • Cash Still King in Public Transport Despite Four-Year Digital Push
    on September 25, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CASH remains overwhelmingly king across Tanzania's public transport sector, with electronic transactions accounting for only 6.8 per cent of fares collected over the past four years, official data show.

  • In Tanzania, the Sea Is Moving Inland - and Taking Livelihoods With It
    on September 23, 2026

    [UN News] Along the coast of Tanzania, in East Africa, the Indian Ocean is pushing saltwater ever farther inland, shrinking coconut harvests, driving fish away and leaving some residents wondering how much longer they can stay.

  • PM Pledges Stronger Government-Religious Ties
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has assured religious institutions of continued government cooperation in promoting social cohesion, strengthening moral values and improving the welfare of Tanzanians.

  • Jkci Expansion to Boost Tanzania's Cardiac Hub Ambition
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania is strengthening its position as a regional hub for advanced cardiac treatment and surgery following the signing of a 112bn/- agreement with China to expand the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) at Mloganzila.

  • Kariakoo Reorganisation Plan Wins Support
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Stakeholders have welcomed plans by the Dar es Salaam Regional Government to reclassify all businesses operating in Kariakoo, saying the move could improve access to formal shops, increase tax compliance and boost revenue collection.

  • 'Embrace Union Spirit'
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- Vice-president Deogratius Ndejembi has urged Union institutions to strengthen cooperation, utilise available opportunities and jointly participate in activities both within and outside the country to enhance efficiency and deliver greater benefits to Tanzanians.

  • Serengeti Balloon Safaris Becomes World's First B Corp-Certified Balloon Company
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Serengeti -- SERENGETI Balloon Safaris has become the world's first hot-air balloon company to achieve Certified B Corporation status, giving the Tanzanian tourism operator an internationally recognised benchmark for its environmental, social and governance practices.

  • Dr Samia to Meet African Leaders in Talks to Bolster Investment in Reproductive, Maternal, Child Healthcare
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan, an African Union champion for maternal and child health is expected to convene African leaders and development partners in New York on September 23 to discuss and promote investment in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health across the continent.

  • Nzega Water Project Set to Boost Supply
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Tabora -- RESIDENTS of Nzega Town are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe water following the launch of a 620m/- water treatment expansion project.

  • Tawa Returns 12.17bn/ - to Tourism Communities
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Morogoro -- THE Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has distributed a total of 12.17bn/- to beneficiaries of tourism activities, including district councils, Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and villages across the country during the 2025/2026 financial year.

  • Tanesco Upgrades Infrastructure Before El Niño
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has upgraded power infrastructure and deployed emergency response teams nationwide to minimise the impact of El Niño rains and ensure a safe, reliable electricity supply during the rainy season.

  • Shares Everyone Is Buying, but No One Is Selling
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S stock market is having the kind of year that attracts headlines.

  • Tanzania's Competition Regulator Reveals Kcb's 22.23pc Planned Acquisition in Pesapal
    on September 22, 2026

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- KCB Group is set to acquire a 22.23 percent stake in digital payments firm Pesapal Limited, according to a disclosure by Tanzania's Fair Competition Commission (FCC).

  • Police Arrest 119 in Crime Crackdown
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Tabora -- TABORA Regional Police have arrested 119 suspects in a special operation targeting a range of crimes, including theft, murder, wildlife offences, drug trafficking, indecent assault and escaping lawful custody.

  • Probe Launched Into Dodoma Market Fire
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- INVESTIGATIONS have been launched into the cause of a fire that broke out at Dodoma's Machinga Complex Market on Sunday night, as officials assess the extent of the damage and traders' losses.

  • Frelimo Leader Urges Liberation Movement Parties to Serve People
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Kibaha -- THE Secretary General of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO), Mr Chakil Aboobacar, has urged participants of the 45-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme from Southern Africa's liberation movement parties to use the skills acquired to help their parties in addressing people's challenges and place citizens' interests at the […]

  • African Universities Push Joint Research, AI Skills
    on September 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- UNIVERSITIES across Africa are seeking closer cooperation in research and innovation so that graduates can work in an economy, which is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

  • Police Impound 103 Motorcycles in Crackdown
    on September 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- POLICE in Mwanza have impounded 103 motorcycles and detained 30 suspects during a crackdown targeting reckless riders practices that residents say have become a growing public nuisance.

  • Kwimba Leaders Told to Prepare for El Niño
    on September 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- KWIMBA District Council Executive Director Dr Amon Mkoga has directed ward executive officers and other staff to mobilise residents to take precautions against El Niño rains expected between October and December this year.

  • East Africa's Iconic Snow Peaks Face Imminent Extinction
    on September 18, 2026

    [Daily News] EAST Africa's iconic equatorial glaciers across three mountain peaks in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will soon disappear entirely, with new climate assessments predicting total extinction within three to five years.

  • Afcon 2027 Preps - Motsepe Says No Plan B for Host
    on September 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CONFÉDÉRATION Africaine de Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has issued a resounding vote of confidence in East Africa's readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, firmly shutting down reports that the continental governing body is considering alternative hosts.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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