Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled a revamped Cabinet, consisting of 27 ministers and 29 deputy ministers, who will be overseeing 27 different government ministries. Changes were announced at a press conference on November 17, 2025, following a disputed general election and intended to strengthen her government.The Cabinet comprises
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AU Observers Condemn Tanzania Elections, Call for Urgent Reforms
DAR ES SALAAM, November 5, 2025 – In a strongly worded preliminary report, the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has declared that Tanzania’s recent general elections failed to meet continental and international standards for democratic elections, citing a restrictive political environment, violence, an internet shutdown, and serious irregularities on
Suluhu Sworn In After Violent Election as Nation Slowly Reopens
Tanzania's Presidential Press Unit, as reported by Reuters, shares that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is seen holding a spear and a shield during her swearing-in ceremony in Dodoma, Tanzania, on November 3, 2025. The President was sworn in on Monday following elections that were overshadowed by violence.In the wake of
Magufuli Was No Hero: The Dictator Tanzanians Don’t Forget
As usual, Kenyans have the shortest political memory. Today, after Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has shown clear signs of dictatorship, the same people — and I know that even our neighbours Tanzanians — are suddenly glorifying the late John's against corruption, his undoings and overall ills far much outweigh all
Orengo Applauds Tanzanian Protesters for Honouring Raila
Siaya County Governor James Orengo has commended the people of Tanzania for honoring Kenya’s former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga, as the nation faces a post-election crisis.Prior to his passing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Raila Odinga was well-known for prioritizing the interests of his country over personal ambitions
President Suluhu Wins Tanzania Election with 97.66% Landslide Victory
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially been recognized as the victor of Tanzania's recently concluded presidential election, achieving a remarkable triumph with an impressive 97.66% of the total votes cast. As reported by the National Electoral Commission, President Samia received 31,913,866 votes, solidifying her authority and reaffirming her popularity throughout
Tanzanian Election Drama: Luhaga Mpina disqualified, Clearing path for Suluhu
In a surprising reversal, Tanzania’s electoral commission has disqualified Luhaga Mpina, the head of the country’s second-largest opposition party, for the second time. The decision comes just days after a separate ruling had briefly cleared his nomination, only to be overturned in a new development that reshapes the presidential contest. Mpina’s
Tanzania explains why they deported Karua, Mutunga and other Kenyan activists
The recent detention and deportation of prominent Kenyan figures, including senior counsel Martha Karua, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and other activists, from Tanzania has stirred a wave of concern and debate across East Africa. The individuals were held at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam on Sunday,
President Suluhu mocks EAC country over depleted forex
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu recently disclosed that a member of the East African Community (EAC) was facing imminent economic crisis after depleting its forex reserves. The Tanzanian President stated that their economy was strong and assured Tanzanians that they were on the right path economically unlike in the neighbouring state. “Economically,
Tanzanian President fires Ports Authority boss over Fraud.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Director-General Deusdedit Kakoko over the loss of public funds. This came after she received the report of the Controller and Auditor-General (CAG) for the financial year 2019/20 at State House Dodoma on Sunday which adversely mentioned TPA. "Leo nimepokea taarifa za