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

  • Serengeti Boys Prioritises Learning Over Victory
    on July 8, 2026

    [Daily News] China -- SERENGETI Boys will look to extend their winning run when they face hosts China today in the Four-Nation China International Youth Football Tournament.

  • 2.5bn/ - Longido Sports Centre to Boost Talent Development
    on July 8, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- THE National Uhuru Torch Race Leader, Wazo Michael Mwang'onda, has highlighted that the 2.5bn/- Longido Sports and Retreat Centre project will be a major boost for sports development and talent identification in the region.

  • Zanzibar Set for Landmark Political Reconciliation Accord Tomorrow
    on July 8, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR is set to witness a major milestone in its political history, as President Dr Hussein Mwinyi is expected to preside over the signing of a landmark political reconciliation agreement between the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and opposition ACT-Wazalendo).

  • Moscow Flights Spur Tourism, Trade
    on July 8, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S tourism industry is set for a major boost following the launch of Air Tanzania Company Limited's (ATCL) direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Moscow.

  • Tanzania Can Cherish Reconciliation As Lofty Aspiration for National Cohesion, Inclusivity
    on July 8, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- RECONCILIATION is steadily becoming recognised not as a lofty aspiration, but as a powerful and practical process that fosters national cohesion, encourages inclusivity and creates a solid platform for lasting development.

  • Yas, ZTE Launch High-Speed Internet Services for Businesses and Institutions
    on July 7, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- BUSINESSES, households, and institutions across Tanzania are expected to benefit from high-speed 5G internet services through an installment payment plan following a partnership between Yas Tanzania and ZTE, launched today at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (SabaSaba).

  • Tanzania Seeks to Transform the Ditf Into a Hub for Innovation, Technology, Global Trade
    on July 7, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANA'S Vice President, Emmanuel Nchimbi, has said the government's vision is to transform the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) from a traditional product exhibition into a global hub for innovation, research, technology, and international trade by 2050.

  • All of Africa Today - July 7, 2026
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on July 7, 2026

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  • Tanzania Protesters Face Heavy Security, Fear Repeat of Deadly Election Violence
    on July 7, 2026

    [RFI] Tanzanians planning to protest Tuesday against government repression are facing a heavy police presence and warnings from authorities, which recalls the mass killings that followed last October's disputed election.

  • Tz Boxing Team Confident Ahead of Commonwealth Games
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE national boxing team Head Coach, Samweli Kapungu has said the team is well focused as preparations intensify for this year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The games will commence on July 23rd and conclude on August 2nd. 74 nations will host 10 core sports across four centralised venues.

  • Health Officials Tasked to Eradicate Cholera By 2026/27
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- THE government has directed regional and council health officials to ensure the elimination of cholera outbreaks during the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to achieve a Zero Cholera Tanzania.

  • Kiswahili Expands Global Presence
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Paris -- TANZANIA is positioning Kiswahili for greater global recognition, with the government using the Second International Kiswahili Conference in Paris, France to promote the language worldwide and strengthen its role in diplomacy, trade, education and technology.

  • Child Upbringing Determines Nation's Future, Minister Says
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanga -- MINISTER for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima has said nation's future depends on how children are brought up, urging parents and guardians to play a more active role in nurturing responsible and morally grounded citizens.

  • Government Begins Process to Create Mwibara Council
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has pledged that the government will complete the process of establishing the proposed Mwibara District Council to bring public services closer to residents and enhance service delivery.

  • Six Arraigned in 273.5m/ - Hospital Fraud Case
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- SIX public servants have been arraigned before the Singida Resident Magistrate's Court on charges of fraud, abuse of office and money laundering in connection with procurement and construction projects at Singida Regional Referral Hospital, involving alleged losses of more than 273.5m/-.

  • Mwinyi Orders Reforms to Strengthen Suza Competitiveness
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has directed the newly appointed leadership of the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) to implement major administrative and academic reforms aimed at transforming the institution into a competitive and high-performing university.

  • Climate Change Costs Tanga 50bn/ - Annually
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanga -- TANGA Region is losing an estimated 50bn/- annually due to the effects of climate change, with rising sea temperatures, declining fish catches and reduced seaweed production threatening the livelihoods of thousands of coastal residents.

  • All of Africa Today - July 6, 2026
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on July 6, 2026

    [allAfrica]

  • Govt Backs Cooperatives to Drive Economic Growth
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the cooperative sector as a key driver of Tanzania's economic transformation, pledging to deepen reforms aimed at improving governance, expanding digital services and increasing access to affordable financing for cooperatives.

  • Tanzania Hits IAEA Roadmap On 19 Key Steps for Acquisition of Nuclear Energy
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has continued making significant preparations toward the adoption of nuclear energy for electricity generation, following the roadmap established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Under the IAEA framework, the country is required to implement 19 key infrastructure issues across three phases before […]

  • Government Pushes Co-Ops Toward Digital Accountability, Youth Inclusion
    on July 6, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has called on cooperative societies to strengthen accountability, embrace digital technologies, and promote youth and women's participation as part of efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous society.

  • Tanzania Has Banned Political Rallies Again - What the Government Fears
    on July 6, 2026

    [The Conversation Africa] Public rallies were banned in Tanzania in June 2026 for the second time in a decade. The first ban was imposed by President John Magufuli in 2016. His successor, President Samia Hassan, lifted it in 2023 as part of a reform agenda. Now she has reimposed the ban. Dan Paget has spent over a decade chronicling the struggles of […]

  • Border Taxes Deliver One Third Revenue
    on July 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAXES collected on imported goods contributed more than one-third of government tax revenue between October and April, highlighting the growing importance of border collections in financing public expenditure.

  • Rotary Supports Effort to Improve Hygiene Among Schoolgirls
    on July 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oysterbay has stepped up efforts to improve menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls by donating 1,728 packs of sanitary pads to female students at Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre in Dar es Salaam, helping ensure menstruation does not interrupt their education.

  • BOT Prioritises Stability in Vision 2050 Strategy
    on July 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) is prioritising price stability, financial sector resilience and digital financial inclusion in its five-year strategy as it supports the country's Vision 2050 economic transformation agenda.

  • Let's Harness Global Rise of Kiswahili
    on July 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- KISWAHILI is no longer simply a regional language of East Africa; it is steadily becoming a global language. Across Africa and beyond, interest in learning Kiswahili continues to grow, opening important opportunities for Tanzania and the wider Kiswahili-speaking community.

  • Govt Pushes Science-Based Traditional Medicine
    on July 3, 2026

    [Daily News] THE government has challenged scientists and health practitioners to bridge the gap between traditional and modern medicine by scientifically validating indigenous remedies before integrating them into the country's formal healthcare system.

  • How Seriti Green and Hewani Energy Transform East Africa's Renewable Landscape
    on July 3, 2026

    [Daily News] THE global shift toward clean and renewable energy has become one of the defining priorities of the 21st century.

  • Choplife Gaming Honoured With Tanzania Presidential Taxpayers' Award
    on July 3, 2026

    [New Times] Choplife Gaming continues to set the standard for regulatory excellence and tax compliance across Africa.

  • One Person Dies, Seven Others Injured in Dynamite Explosion in Mwanza
    on July 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- ONE person has died and seven people were injured following a dynamite explosion that occurred today, July 1, 2026, at a coffee shop located in Sahwa ya Juu Street, Lwanhima Ward, Nyamagana District in Mwanza Region.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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