Tanzania

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Commander-in-Chief of the Tanzania Defence Forces, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed the Tanzania Police Force to strengthen professionalism, discipline and public trust as the country faces growing security challenges driven by technological and global economic changes.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE government is continuing diplomatic engagements with the United States and the United Kingdom in efforts to persuade the two countries to reopen their consular offices in Zanzibar, as part of broader initiatives to strengthen trade, tourism and bilateral cooperation.

[Daba Finance] Nala secured up to $50 million in credit financing from Liquidity to support its stablecoin-powered cross-border payment network. The facility starts with an initial $25 million tranche and can rise to $50 million or more through Mars Growth Capital, a joint venture between Liquidity and Japan's MUFG Bank. Nala said the funding will help it […]

[Daily News] Morocco -- NATIONAL under-17 football team Head Coach Elieneza Nsanganzelu has admitted Egypt will provide a tough test in today's CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Morocco, insisting his side has prepared thoroughly to maintain their impressive campaign and secure a place in the final.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- GOLF lovers and social enthusiasts are in for an exciting experience as the much-anticipated "Saturday Fiddle" golf event tees off on June 6, 2026, at the prestigious Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF) Lugalo Golf Club in Dar es Salaam.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA Volleyball Federation has announced plans to introduce monthly beach volleyball tournaments at Coco Beach in Dar es Salaam as part of efforts to accelerate the growth of the sport following the successful hosting of African Zone Five Beach Volleyball Championship.

[Daily News] Beijing -- TANZANIA is set to boost its tourism promotion through film after officials completed an international training programme in China focused on using film, digital content and modern technology to market tourism and culture.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, has appointed Haji Manara as the official spokesperson for all national football teams under the National Sports Council (NSC .

[Daily News] Kagera -- THE High Court has sentenced Adolf Daudi, a resident of Nyamilanda Village in Muleba District, to death by hanging after convicting him of murdering his mother.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- PASSENGER flights to Chato Airport in Geita Region are set to resume on June 2, 2026, a move expected to enhance transport connectivity and boost economic activities across the Lake Zone.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- SENIOR Advisor to the Mufti of the National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA), Sheikh Ismail Dawood, has said meat from livestock slaughtered as sacrifice during the Eid festival is not meant for sale but should be distributed free of charge to needy people.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE National Assembly has approved a 359.3bn/- budget for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation for the 2026/27 financial year, as the government reported growing gains from economic diplomacy, including more than 3.3tri/- remitted by Tanzanians living abroad.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- EFFORTS are underway in Zanzibar to ensure local communities benefit more from the tourism sector, while authorities intensify international promotion and accelerate tourism development in Pemba Island.

[Daily News] Singida -- THE Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) is set to construct a new modern factory equipped with advanced processing machinery for bee products valued at 200m/- to meet the growing domestic and international demand for honey and beeswax.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- GRAPE farmers in Dodoma Region have been urged to increase productivity in order to attract investors and expand markets for the crop.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- POLITICAL party leaders have expressed readiness to support structured dialogue between the government and key social groups in a move aimed at strengthening peace, cooperation, social stability and national cohesion.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Tanzania has expressed concern over growing global instability driven by international conflicts, geopolitical rivalry and armed violence, warning that the situation continues to threaten global peace, security and economic stability.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA and Mozambique have agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence and security matters, particularly in the fight against terrorism and criminal activities threatening peace and stability in Eastern and Southern Africa.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- DEPUTY Minister of Health, Florence Samizi has said the Tanzanian government has continued to take various strategic steps to strengthen the health of pregnant women and children in the country, including increasing service infrastructure, strengthening emergency services during childbirth, as well as improving newborn services with […]

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIAN artists have been encouraged to use films and documentaries to promote domestic tourism by showcasing the country's attractions, as demonstrated by the special screening of Guardians of The Peak Season I, a documentary series highlighting the journey of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation has requested Parliament to approve a budget of 359.326bn/- for the implementation of its activities during the 2026/2027 financial year.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has warned that individuals and groups using social media and other platforms to spread false information, insults and incitement threatening national peace will face legal action as authorities intensify efforts to safeguard security.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has revoked the licences of three labour recruitment agents accused of exploiting Tanzanian youths seeking jobs abroad, as authorities intensify efforts to protect workers and restore confidence in overseas employment programmes.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has forecast a prolonged cold season between June and August 2026, characterised by low temperatures, strong winds in some areas and occasional offseason rainfall.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has started replacing aging electricity poles with stronger concrete and steel structures in an effort to reduce recurring power disruptions caused by collapsing poles in several parts of the country.

[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA is mulling the recycling of all solid and liquid waste as part of the country's latest efforts to address the effects of climate change and create employment opportunities in the process.

[Daily News] Morogoro -- COAST Regional Commissioner, Abubakar Kunenge has urged agricultural stakeholders to utilise the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to expand vegetable farming along the railway corridor.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs Juma Zuberi Homera is set to officiate the much-anticipated Wakili Marathon 2026 scheduled at Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma on May 31.

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic falsely attributed to Tanzania's state broadcaster TBC claims 10,518 people died in violence linked to the 2025 general election. Official findings put the death toll at 518 deaths.