Tanzania · Desk
Reported stories, developing updates, and quick explainers from the newsroom
Heavy El Niño rains have killed a child and damaged over 400 houses in Tanzania's Mara Region, prompting authorities to urge residents to take precautions.
Tanzania among four African countries negotiating with Russia for floating nuclear power projects.
Tanzanian Home Affairs Minister Patrobas Katambi leads mourners at the funeral of Inspector General of Police Camillus Wambura's father, Deusdedit Wambura, who died at 100.
Kenya secures commitment from Russia to stop recruiting its citizens into the Russian military
Tanzania and Russia are deepening their relationship, focusing on economic cooperation, investment, education, and technology.
Tanzania partners with WHO to boost health experts' capacity to detect and prevent epidemic diseases, focusing on high-risk areas.
A fire destroyed 10 rooms in a house in Arusha City's Pangani Street, Kati Ward, on October 31, 2026, leaving residents with substantial losses.
Tanzania takes over Lake Tanganyika Authority chairmanship, pledging stronger regional cooperation to protect the lake's ecosystem and promote sustainable resource use.
Zanzibar's Revolutionary Government raises private sector minimum wage by 30%, orders employment contracts for all workers by December.
Nigeria reports two new suspected Ebola cases, while DR Congo mourns the death of a doctor and Saudi Arabia restricts travel to Kenya.
Tanzania and Mozambique officials stress cooperation and preparedness after 41 passengers rescued from burning vessel on Lake Nyasa
Tanzania's government has called on civil society organisations to remain vigilant and avoid being used to undermine peace, national unity and solidarity.
