African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan died Monday while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Zanzibar, the country’s vice president said. [spacer height=”20px”] Hafidh Ameir Hassan became Tanzania’s first gentleman in 2021, when his wife took office as the country’s first female president following the death of President […]
Dar es Salaam — The tenure of Kenya’s High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania, Ambassador Isaac Njenga, has officially come to an end, closing a diplomatic chapter marked by strengthened bilateral relations, economic diplomacy, and effective regional crisis management. [spacer height=”20px”] Ambassador Njenga, who served from 2022 to 2025, leaves office having played […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has urged citizens to remain indoors on December 9, the country’s Independence Day, amid heightened security and growing fears of nationwide protests over the government’s handling of post-election violence. [spacer height=”20px”] In a video message shared through the government’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Nchemba […]
Tanzania has cancelled its national Independence Day celebrations scheduled for 9 December, redirecting the funds to rebuilding infrastructure damaged during violent unrest linked to last month’s disputed elections. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba on Monday. [spacer height=”20px”] The move comes amid escalating political tensions, with the opposition and activists urging Tanzanians […]
The African Union Commission has extended its warmest congratulations to Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan following her decisive victory in Tanzania’s recent presidential election, marking a renewed chapter of stability and democratic consolidation in the East African nation. [spacer height=”20px”] In an official statement released through the African Union’s Directorate of Information and Communication, […]
Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed in Tanzania during three days of violent protests that erupted after Wednesday’s general election, the country’s main opposition party has claimed. [spacer height=”20px”] The opposition Chadema party told AFP that “around 700 people” have been killed in clashes with security forces across the country, while a diplomatic source […]
Tension is high at the Kenya–Tanzania border in Lungalunga after Nyota TV journalist Shaban Shoka was arrested by Tanzanian authorities on Friday. Shoka was reportedly in the company of civil society members conducting a fact-finding mission at the one-stop border post when the incident occurred. [spacer height=”20px”] According to witnesses, the team was assessing the […]
Election season in Tanzania has once again followed a troublingly familiar script. Campaign posters went up, ballots were distributed, and then — opposition leaders were arrested, activists disappeared, and fear gripped the streets. [spacer height=”20px”] When President Samia Suluhu Hassan took office four years ago, following the sudden death of her predecessor John Magufuli, she […]
In Summary Similarly, Tanzanian citizens who assist or enable non-citizens to engage in these restricted businesses face fines of up to five million shillings or imprisonment for up to three months. However, the order allows a transitional arrangement for non-citizens who currently hold valid licenses for the prohibited activities. These individuals may continue operating only […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has officially confirmed the blocking of access to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, following a high-profile hack of the national police force’s account and amid intensifying scrutiny over the country’s digital content regulations. [spacer height=”20px”] The move comes days after internet watchdog NetBlocks […]
