| 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
- In Tanzania, the Sea Is Moving Inland - and Taking Livelihoods With Iton 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 Tieson 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 Ambitionon 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 Supporton 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 Companyon 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 Healthcareon 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 Supplyon 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 Communitieson 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 Niñoon 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 Sellingon 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 Pesapalon 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 Crackdownon 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 Fireon 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 Peopleon 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 Skillson 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).
- PCCB Recovers 2.7bn/ - Workers' Contributionson September 18, 2026
[Daily News] Bukoba -- THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) has recovered 2.7bn/- in unpaid workers' social security contributions from 146 private companies in Kagera Region after complaints from retirees who did not to receive their pensions on time.
- Police Impound 103 Motorcycles in Crackdownon 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 Niñoon 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 Extinctionon 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.
- Zanzibar Allocates Funds for District Disability Officers' Transporton September 18, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar government has allocated funds in the current financial year's budget to provide transport facilities for the remaining District Disability Officers; a move aimed at improving services for people with disabilities across Unguja and Pemba.
- CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Pays Courtesy Visit to Presidenton September 18, 2026
[CAF] The President of Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Dr Patrice Motsepe on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Tanzania Head of State, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Afcon 2027 Preps - Motsepe Says No Plan B for Hoston 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.
- Fuel, Fertiliser Subsidies to Ease Inflationon September 18, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- FUEL and fertiliser subsidies, tax relief on essential food imports and tighter market price monitoring are among measures being used to curb inflation and protect the purchasing power of the currency, the House of Representatives heard yesterday.
- Kikwete Urges Men to Undergo Regular Prostate Cancer Screeningon September 18, 2026
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: FORMER President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete, has urged men to develop a culture of undergoing regular prostate health screenings to facilitate early detection and timely treatment of prostate cancer.
- CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to Visit Tanzania and Kenya On Thursday and Friday As Part of TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2027 Preparationson September 17, 2026
[CAF] The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF"), Dr Patrice Motsepe, will undertake an important two-day visit to Tanzania and Kenya this week as part of on-going TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 discussions and preparations.
- Government Opens Economic Opportunities for People With Disabilitieson September 17, 2026
[Daily News] LINDI: PEOPLE with disabilities and other groups with special needs in Lindi Region have been urged to tap economic opportunities emerging from strategic projects being implemented in the Southern Zone, particularly in the oil and natural gas sector.
- CCM Vows to Uphold Democracyon September 16, 2026
[Daily News] Iringa -- AS the world marked the International Day of Democracy yesterday, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) pledged to uphold democratic principles within the party and respect the independence of constitutional institutions.
- Mwanza Moves Before El Niño Rains Turn Roads, Bridges and Homes Into Disaster Zoneson September 16, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- WHEN heavy rains arrive, the difference between disruption and disaster is often determined long before the first drops fall. For Mwanza, where roads, bridges, drainage systems, businesses and farms can all face the consequences of intense rainfall, preparations for the anticipated El Niño conditions are already gathering momentum.
- Tanzania Opens Barcelona Pathwayon September 16, 2026
[Daily News] Barcelona -- TANZANIA and Spanish giants Barcelona FC are set to forge a groundbreaking partnership in youth football development, following a visit of Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, for a high-profile four-day official tour at the personal invitation of club President Joan Laporta.



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