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Mohamed Ali Kibao, concerned with Tanzania authorities' silence regarding his father's murder, advises the President and Prime Minister to acknowledge what happened More than a year after the...
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December 05, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. – The International Democracy Union (IDU), the global alliance of centre-right political parties, issued a forceful resolution today condemning the recent...
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December 05, 2025 LONDON/VALETTA – The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has officially placed the United Republic of Tanzania on its formal agenda, citing "deep concern" over breaches...
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The Tanzania Police Force has announced a ban on demonstrations said to be planned for December 9, 2025, arguing that they do not meet the legal requirements for approval. Police say no District...
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16 Embassies call on Tanzania to release political prisoners, stop abductions, and return bodies of the killed Embassies of 16 countries, together with the European Union Delegation, have issued a...
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Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila asked about the whereabouts of the abducted ambassador Humphrey Polepole The most contentious questions asked by the press to governor of Dar...
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Mange's Case Adjourned to January 28, 2026; Investigation Incomplete Economic Sabotage Case No. 000021172 of 2025, facing activist Mange Kimambi, has been adjourned until January 28, 2026, after...
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Government Drops Charges Against 219 Treason Suspects, Including Niffer and Mika A total of 219 suspects arrested following demonstrations and violence after the October 2025 General Election were...
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn charges and released cosmetics entrepreneur Jenifer Jovin (26), popularly known as Niffer who had been facing treason charges. The decision...
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Samia: The October 29 Violence Intended to Topple the State. When told we used excessive force, what is 'minimal force'? They give us directives, but who exactly are they? President Samia...
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Chande: We promise transparency and integrity in the investigation of Tanzania's October 29 events The Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into 'Breach of Peace Incidents' during and after the...
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1. He gauges the wind of his acceptance – He knows exactly when the people’s support is fading and steps down with dignity before he is rejected or humiliated. 2. He listens to the voices of the...
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President Samia orders the Police to stop searching for Bishop Gwajima The Prime Minister of Tanzania, Mwigulu Nchemba, has stated that President Samia has directed the Police Force to cease their...
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High Court asked to quash inquiry into election violence, citing conflict of interest and exclusion of Gen-Z victims November 28, 2025 | DAR ES SALAAM Three Tanzanian citizens have filed a...
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Ridhiwani Kikwete: "I am ready to be questioned over the Lake Oil stations' ownership. Those with evidence should submit it." Minister of State in the President's Office (Public Service Management...
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Dar es Salaam / London. Tanzania has signed a new agreement with Qatar that is expected to open more job opportunities for Tanzanian Leafarers and strengthen cooperation in the maritime transport...
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Government warns against December 9 demonstrations The Government, through the Minister of Home Affairs, George Simbachawene, has called on the youth and citizens to maintain peace and avoid...
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European Parliament Votes to Block Funding to Tanzania and Consider Sanctions The European Parliament has called on the Council of the European Union (EU Council) to suspend funding to the...
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The European Parliament has called on the European Union’s Executive Commission to suspend aid to the Government of Tanzania and impose sanctions on those responsible for the post election...
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