| 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
- Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders ORCI to Do Proper Maintenance On Its Cancer Diagnosis Machineon April 17, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has instructed the management of the Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) to ensure proper maintenance of modern diagnostic equipment, including the PET-CT Scan machine, so that it remains functional and continues delivering quality services to the public.
- What Happens in Your Brain When You Fall in Love?on April 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- LOVE is that famous four-letter word that has inspired countless songs and sonnets. But what is it about this powerful emotion that makes our hearts thump, minds race, and palms sweat?
- Wezesha Enhances 10pc Loan Provisionon April 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government's move to establish WEZESHA, a digital system that enables clients to apply for loans, process applications, disburse funds, monitor activities and track repayments, has yielded positive results in the provision of 10 per cent loans.
- MP Pushes for Stadium Access Upgrades in Daron April 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DAR ES SALAAM's readiness to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is under scrutiny, with concerns mounting over traffic bottlenecks and poor access to Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
- WB Okays 1.4tri/ - for Tanzaniaon April 16, 2026
[Daily News] Funds expected to boost education, uplift poor households
- Samia Mourns Bishop Mfumbusa, Hails His Legacy in Communication Sectoron April 16, 2026
[Daily News] Kondoa -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa of the Catholic Diocese of Kondoa, describing him as a distinguished figure whose contribution significantly advanced the communications sector in the country.
- Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda to Unveil Afcon 2027 Roadmapon April 16, 2026
[Daily News] NAIROBI: EAST African nations will meet next week to agree on a roadmap and key logistics for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
- From a Tile to a Sheet of Glass - Twyford Tanzania Witnesses a New Chapter in Tanzania's Industrializationon April 16, 2026
[Daily News] In hospitals, schools, and public buildings across Tanzania, people may rarely notice the tiles beneath their feet or the glass by the windows. Yet these seemingly ordinary building materials are quietly documenting the nation's industrial progress.
- Shipping Industry Seeks Certainty As Experts Back Strong Net-Zero Frameworkon April 16, 2026
[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- As global shipping braces for another round of high-stakes negotiations, a volatile mix of rising fuel costs, geopolitical tensions and deep political divisions is testing the fragile consensus around a proposed Net-Zero Framework (NZF) aimed at decarbonising one of the world's most polluting industries.
- FC Pledges to Work With Tanzania On Energy and Railway Infrastructure Projectson April 16, 2026
[Daily News] Washington -- THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group's private sector investment arm, has pledged to work with the Government of Tanzania in implementing the National Development Vision 2050 by enabling greater private sector participation in large-scale strategic projects, particularly in energy and railway […]
- Tanzania Holds Talks With Stanchart to Explore Financial Resources for SGR Fundingon April 16, 2026
[Daily News] Washington -- THE Minister of State in the President's Office for Finance and Planning in Zanzibar, Dr Juma Malik Akil, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, held talks with a delegation from Standard Chartered Bank led by the Chief Executive Officer for African Customer Management, Dalu Ajene, at the Tanzanian […]
- UNDP Names 14 Enterprises to Benefit From the Finland-Backed Projecton April 16, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tanzania, through its flagship FUNGUO Innovation Programme, has officially unveiled 14 innovative Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Finland-supported GreenCatalyst Initiative.
- Internship Guidelines Set for Stakeholder Reviewon April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- INTERNSHIP and volunteering guidelines are set to be tabled for stakeholder review as the government moves to strengthen practical training and boost graduate employability.
- Land Politics, Power Struggles - How Maasai Wildlife Corridor Blockage Shapes Kenya's Emerging Political Battlegroundon April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Nairobi -- DEBATES in Kenyan politics, despite being matters for Kenyans to decide, offer a valuable lesson in power politics and how leaders can use their power to undermine the objectives of those who elected them.
- Strong Lending Drives 29pc Profit At Maendeleo Bankon April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MAENDELEO Bank has recorded strong financial results for the year that ended December 2025, posting a 29 per cent year-onyear increase in net profit, driven mainly by growth in net interest income and expansion of its lending operations.
- Prison Housing Plan Targets 6,800 Unitson April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- DEPUTY Minister for Home Affairs, Ayoub Mohamed Mahmoud, said a plan to construct 6,800 houses for prison staff has been finalised to address accommodation challenges.
- Zanzibar Eyes Seaweed Value Additionon April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR has stepped up its commitment to creating an enabling environment and investing in value addition projects for marine products, particularly seaweed, a key source of income for coastal communities.
- Tanzania Calls for Tech Partnerships to Tackle Population Challengeson April 15, 2026
[Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA has stressed the need for stronger collaboration among countries to foster the application of technology and research in addressing population challenges and accelerating sustainable development.
- CRDB Drives East Africa Growth With 13.7tri/-on April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CRDB Bank Group has significantly expanded its role in driving economic growth across East and Central Africa, channelling 13.7tri/- in loans and advances into key sectors including trade, manufacturing, infrastructure and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
- Former CJ Casts Weight On Election Inquiry Commissionon April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FORMER Chief Justice of Tanzania, Prof Ibrahim Juma, has said the establishment of the Independent Commission of Inquiry following unrest during and after last year's General Election reflects the country's ability to address and resolve its own challenges without external interference.
- Family Demands Answers in Death of U.S. Influencer Ashly Robinsonby info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on April 15, 2026
[allAfrica] The family of 31-year-old Ashly Robinson is seeking answers after she died while on holiday in Zanzibar.
- Diamond Platnumz to Bring Retro Tour to Rwanda in Auguston April 15, 2026
[New Times] Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz is set to perform in Kigali on August 29 as part of his Retro Tour, a multi-country concert series spanning Africa, Australia, and beyond.
- All of Africa Today - April 15, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on April 15, 2026
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- Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda to Set Afcon 2027 Roadmap Next Weekon April 15, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will meet on Thursday, April 23, to develop a roadmap for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the three East African neighbors will co-host.
- Tanzania Intensifies Rapid-Response Measures Against Destructive Wildlifeon April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has intensified rapid-response measures to address the growing challenge of dangerous and destructive wildlife, particularly elephants, invading residential areas in Meatu District, Simiyu Region.
- Tanzania Breaks the Ice On Its Role As the EACOP Transiton April 15, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Tanzanian government has clarified that Tanzania's participation in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is primarily focused on transporting crude oil from Uganda to international markets.
- Z'bar Bets On Youth Innovation to Drive Digital Economic Growthon April 14, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR government has stressed its commitment to nurturing youth innovation and technology as a pathway to job creation, digital economic growth and global competitiveness.
- Private Capital, Public Future - Betting On PPPson April 14, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is staking its development future on Public - Private Partnerships (PPPs), a bold gamble that could reshape the nation's economic landscape.
- Demolition in Kikwajuni As Infinity Hills Project Beginson April 14, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Demolition has commenced at the Kikwajuni site earmarked for the mixed-use Infinity Hills development, marking a significant milestone following the completion of compensation payments to former residents.
- Tanzania Suspends Jambo TV for Querying Inquiry Into Post-Election Killingsby info@cpj.org (CPJ) on April 14, 2026
[CPJ] Kampala -- The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Tanzanian authorities to immediately lift the 90-day suspension imposed on Jambo TV over its YouTube and Instagram posts and allow the outlet to resume operations without delay.


