The United States government has cautioned its citizens against travelling to Tanzania following rising concerns over planned anti-government demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday, December 9. In a statement released on Monday, December 1, the US noted that while the protests are officially planned for next week, they could begin as early
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Suluhu Aides Kneel in Viral Video, Stir Uproar
A video of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ignited wide debate online after her aides were captured kneeling while closing a door behind her. The clip, which quickly spread across social media platforms, left many viewers surprised, with some initially questioning whether it was edited or artificially generated. In the
Global Peace Foundation Urges Constitutional Reform and National Healing in Tanzania
The Global Peace Foundation has extended a message of solidarity to the people of Tanzania, calling for a peaceful path forward following the recent elections and a five-day nationwide internet blackout. The statement,released by Daniel Juma Omondi, the Foundation’s Africa Regional Representative on the day that President Samia Suluhu Hassan was
Tanzania Orders Public Servants to Work from Home Amid Election Unrest
The Tanzanian government has requested that all public servants operate from home today, Thursday, 30 October 2025, following a security alert tied to unrest during the election period.Government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa conveyed this directive on Wednesday evening. In a statement released on Instagram, he noted that the decision was made
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
Boniface Mwangi rescued in Ukunda after Suluhu frees him
In a relief to many, activist Boniface Mwangi has been located alive in Ukunda, following more than three days of detention in Tanzania, his family has confirmed. Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi also verified Mwangi’s release, speaking through a government spokesperson. According to Mwangi’s lawyer, James
New dates announced for African Nations Championship
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the new dates for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will now take place from August 2 to 30, 2023. The tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, was originally slated for February but was postponed to allow the hosting nations
Tanzania reports Marburg Virus outbreak as WHO issues alert
Eight individuals have tragically lost their lives in Tanzania due to a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region. In light of this situation, health officials are advising against imposing travel and trade restrictions with Tanzania. The World Health Organization (WHO) has responded by issuing a high
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai kidnapped and released in Nairobi
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a prominent Tanzanian activist and media editor, was kidnapped on Sunday afternoon in Nairobi’s Kilimani neighbourhood but was released later that evening. Tsehai was abducted by three armed men wearing hoods while visiting a hair salon on Chaka Place. The assailants blocked her taxi shortly after 3
