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Advocate Peter Madeleka has stated that there is no law in Tanzania granting the Police Force the authority to issue or deny permits for public rallies organized by political parties. Clarifying...
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In a firm parliamentary address today, the Minister of Home Affairs, Patrobas Katambi, announced a blanket suspension of all public political rallies across Tanzania, directing law enforcement to...
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Why Tanzania’s PPP Centre could be central to the country’s trillion-dollar economic ambition In his seminal 2011 book The Next Convergence: The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World...
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Politics determines many aspects of our lives in the 21st century. However, in developing countries, especially in Africa, personal connections and political relationships often play a significant...
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Congratulations, Zanzibar. Because when people think of Zanzibar’s biggest problem, they immediately say, “You know what this island really needs? Its own stock exchange and investment bank.”...
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Dec 04, 2025 The United States values its longstanding partnership with the people of Tanzania, which has brought prosperity to our populations and security to the region. Recent actions by the...
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A warm Tanzanian welcome to the distinguished President of Singapore! Invited by President Samia, your presence fills us with joy and hope for deeper collaboration in trade, technology, and...
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President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) by RUDN University in Russia, popularly known as Patrice Lumumba University, in recognition of her...
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Minister of Agriculture Hon. Daniel Chongolo (MP) held a joint discussion between Tanzania and Australia to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, research, and technological development. The...
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The Media Council of Kenya has unveiled plans to require journalists seeking elective office in the 2027 General Election to exit newsroom and broadcasting roles within set timelines, as part of...
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Tanzania's Amsons Group is in advanced negotiations to acquire Oryx Energies in a deal estimated at $250 million, according to sources familiar with the matter, in a transaction that would hand...
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What real inspires Joseph Selasini to jet back to Chadema at this time? And who is behind his move? Is he a mole or trojan horse within Chadema circle? Which opportunities did J.Selasini see...
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So, Rio Ferdinand is currently in the headlines, and for once, it’s not for a "Vibe with Five" take or a United rant. He’s been on a three-day whirlwind tour of Tanzania, and the internet is...
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The United States Department of State has officially designated Faustine Jackson Mafwele, a Senior Assistant Commissioner of the Tanzania Police Force (TPF), for his involvement in "gross...
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Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Ted Cruz unveiled the Reassessing the United States-Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act on May 19, directing a 90-day State Department review of diplomatic, security...
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Hassan Ghazaly, founder of Pan African initiative on media and journalism "Afromedia", expresses his sincere congratulations to the Editorial team of Cairo 24’s website, chiefly journalist Mahmoud...
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Adan Mohamed's appointment as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been challenged in court by a petitioner who claims that the appointment breaches public service and...
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The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPPs) has given opposition party Chadema until 3.30pm on May 20 to submit a detailed explanation as to why it should not face disciplinary...
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Charlotta Ozaki Macias, the Swedish Ambassador to Tanzania, has expressed profound shock and sympathy regarding the tragic events of October 29. In a recent interview, Ambassador Macias shared her...
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