| 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
- Health Sector Investors Push for Affordable Financing and Reduced Bureaucracyon June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A private investor in Tanzania's health sector, Dr Mahmood Mringo, has called on the government to undertake major policy reforms to rescue private healthcare providers, citing excessive taxation, overlapping regulatory authorities, and high bank interest rates as key obstacles to investment.
- PM - Educate Citizens On Formal Land Agreementson June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Iringa -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed leaders across the country to educate citizens on the importance of formalising land transactions through written agreements, instead of relying solely on trust.
- Turning Moscow Diplomacy Into Economic Gainson June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to Russia has reinforced an important reality of modern diplomacy: International relations can no longer be measured solely by political ties, but by the economic opportunities they create for ordinary citizens.
- Tanzania Targets Worldclass Healthcare Standardson June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has said its immediate priority is to ensure health services provided across the country are of high quality and responsive to citizens' needs, following notable progress in expanding access to care.
- Finland Deepens Tanzania Forestry Partnerships Through Business Matchmaking and Investmenton June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The Embassy of Finland in Tanzania, in partnership with UNDP Tanzania through the FUNGUO Innovation Programme on Friday convened Finnish Forest Day 2026 under the theme "Doing Business with Finland."
- Mining Powers Past Vision 2025 Goal, Revenue Tops 1tri/-on June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE mining sector has achieved a milestone once considered highly ambitious, contributing 10.1 per cent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 and surpassing the Vision 2025 target a year ahead of schedule.
- Economic Diplomacy, PPPs and Tanzania's Road to $1 Trillion Economyon June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania looks toward its Vision 2050 ambitions, three themes have emerged at the centre of the country's economic discourse: economic diplomacy, publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) and the aspiration to build a 1 trillion US dollar economy.
- Tanzania Steps Up Russia Tourism Pushon June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- TANZANIA is seeking to attract at least one per cent of Russia's 13.4 million outbound travellers as it steps up efforts to diversify tourism source markets and tap into one of the world's highest-spending visitor segments.
- Why Samia's Moscow Visit Reflects Strategic Non-Alignment Rather Than a Geopolitical Blunderon June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE recent article titled "The Moscow Miscalculation: Samia's Russia Trip Is a Geopolitical Blunder Tanzania Cannot Afford" offers a strongly critical view of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's historic visit to Russia.
- NSSF Offers Full Penalty Relief in New Employers' Amnesty Driveon June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN a move aimed at boosting compliance while easing the burden on businesses, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has launched a nationwide amnesty programme granting employers, a chance to clear contribution arrears and enjoy penalties waivers of up to 100 percent.
- TTU, Temesa Officials Up in Court Todayon June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TWO high-profile economic sabotage cases involving senior officials of the Tanzania Teachers' Union (TTU) and the Mechanical and Electrical Services Agency (TEMESA) are scheduled for mention today at the Resident Magistrate's Court in Dodoma.
- Esrac Centres Transform Early Child Development and Inclusive Education in Tanzaniaon June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Education is often described as the foundation of opportunity, yet for thousands of children, the ability to benefit fully from education depends on something that happens long before academic performance is measured in the classroom.
- Kikwete Urges Legal Innovation and Global Readinesson June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister of State, President's Office, Public Service and Good Governance, Ridhiwan Kikwete, has called upon law students and legal professionals to embrace adaptability, innovation and global competitiveness as the legal profession continues to evolve in response to rapid social, economic and technological changes.
- Azania Bank Shareholders to Receive 98.62 Bn/ - Per Share As Dividend As Bank Posts Strong 2025 Performanceon June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AZANIA Bank Plc has approved a dividend payout of 18.36bn/- during the Bank's 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dar es Salaam, over the weekend.
- Battle for CAF Slots Intensifieson June 8, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE battle for continental qualification in the Mainland Premier League has entered a decisive stage, with several clubs still in contention for the top four positions with five matches remaining.
- PM Calls for Compliance With Ebola Prevention Guidelineson June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba yesterday urged the public to continue heeding advice from health experts and follow official guidelines regarding the Ebola outbreak reported in some neighbouring countries.
- Medical Pundits Link Non-Iodinated Salts to Heart Diseaseon June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Mtwara -- THE ongoing health camp in Mtwara Region has found 85 per cent of 58 people attended in three days have Hypertension Heart Disease (HHD) linking the high rate to among others consumption of non-iodinated salts from the Indian Ocean.
- Tanzania Cuts Antibiotic Use By 88pcon June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has reduced antibiotic consumption by 88 per cent and cut deaths associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by 14 per cent, marking a significant milestone in efforts to combat one of the world's fastestgrowing public health threats.
- Expert Calls for Win-Win Public-Private Partnerships to Drive Development Vision 2050on June 5, 2026
[Daily News] DR Lutengano Mwinuka has advised that Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) should deliver benefits to both parties involved in agreements to implement strategic development projects.
- Serengeti Boys Have Proved Grassroots Football Workson June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Serengeti Boys have given Tanzania a reason to believe again. Their campaign at the AFCON Under-17 finals was not built on luck or noise. It was built on discipline, preparation and courage.
- 'Tanzania Rising' Documentary Highlights Samia's Global Diplomacy and Development Driveon June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A new short documentary titled "Tanzania Rising" has showcased the growing international profile of Tanzania under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, highlighting her role in opening up the country to the world and strengthening economic diplomacy.
- Tanzania Sits Fifth After Opening Round in Mauritiuson June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Mauritius -- TANZANIA opened its campaign at the Africa Region IV Men's Team Championship with a fifth-place finish after the first round at Tamarina Golf Club in Mauritius on Thursday and will conclude tomorrow.
- As Global Demand for Gold Grows, UN Mercury Head Warns Toxic Fumes Put Women in a Motherhood Dilemmaon June 5, 2026
[IPS] Samarkand, Uzbekistan -- Ask any woman miner in the Katoro goldfield in Tanzania's northern Geita region, and she will tell you that she touches toxic mercury with her bare hands when extracting gold from crushed ore.
- Tanzania Hails WFP-Backed Project for Enhancing Its Capacity in Disaster Preparednesson June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro -- THE United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue working closely with Tanzania to strengthen disaster management systems through improved technical capacity and modern technology for more effective humanitarian response.
- Govt Moves to Stop Yearly Election Wrangleson June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- RECURRING disputes arising from the annual election of deputy mayors and deputy chairpersons could soon be addressed after Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, ordered a review of the law governing the polls.
- Tanzania, Sweden Agree to Deepen Bilateral Ties in Trade, Investment, Education, Technologyon June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries seeking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education, technology and sustainable development.
- Tanzanians Urged to Avoid Politicians and Activists Who Incite Unreston June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzanians have been urged to ignore activists and politicians who promote violence and disrupt peace in the country, as such individuals do not have the nation's best interests at heart.
- Govt Orders Action Against Negligent Supervisors, Warns On AI Misuseon June 5, 2026
[Daily News] DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has ordered disciplinary action against supervisors who fail to conduct performance appraisals for public servants and warned of sanctions against employees who misuse Artificial Intelligence (AI) and official government communication systems.
- Tanzania Enhances Preventive Measures and Public Education Against Ebola Outbreakon June 5, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has stepped up preventive measures and public education on Ebola, urging citizens to remain alert and report any suspected cases early to prevent potential spread of the disease in the country.
- No, European Union Didn't Call for Removal of Tanzania's President Hassan, Video Misrepresents Lawmaker's Remarksby info@africacheck.org (Africa Check) on June 4, 2026
[Africa Check] No, European Union didn't call for removal of Tanzania's president Hassan, video misrepresents lawmaker's remarks


