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 commission investigating breaches of peace during and after Tanzania’s October 2025 General Election has been granted an additional 21 days to complete its work, pushing the new deadline to April 24, 2026. [spacer height=”20px”] According to a Government Gazette notice dated April 4, the extension was approved following a formal request […]
KILIMANJARO, Tanzania — Five people have been killed after a helicopter crashed on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania’s Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) confirmed on Thursday. [spacer height=”20px”] The victims were identified as a Tanzanian mountain guide, a Tanzanian doctor, a Zimbabwean pilot, and two tourists from the Czech Republic, according to a statement issued […]
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 […]
Senior business leaders, conservation scientists, government officials and financiers met in Arusha on December 15, 2025, to examine how Tanzania’s tourism sector can continue to grow without undermining the ecosystems it depends on. [spacer height=”20px”] Convened by the Tanzania CEO Roundtable and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the meeting focused on integrating […]
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, […]
Prime Africa News Desk, Nairobi – The United States Department of State has elevated its Travel Advisory for Tanzania from Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), citing growing concerns over unrest, crime, terrorism, and the targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. [spacer height=”20px”] The update, issued on October 31, 2025, introduces […]
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 […]
