Irene Robert, the celebrated Tanzanian gospel singer and songwriter known for her angelic voice and spiritual depth, has died in Dar es Salaam following a brief and unexplained illness. She was 34 years old. The singer’s passing was confirmed on the night of Friday, March 20, 2026, leaving fans, worshippers,…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – More than four years after it was destroyed by fire, the iconic Kariakoo Market has reopened with a modern six-storey complex, marking a new chapter for one of East Africa’s busiest trading hubs. On Sunday, February 8, 2026, President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the rebuilt…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – For the family of journalist Manenos Selanyika, closure has remained elusive. Three months after Tanzania’s violent election unrest, they buried only a marker in Lambo village near Mount Kilimanjaro a symbolic grave for a man whose body was never found. Selanyika, 40, was reportedly shot…
Prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai has praised CNN African Correspondent Larry Madowo for his reporting on the recent post-election protests in Tanzania, which resulted in numerous casualties. In a post on her official X account on Friday, November 22, 2025, Sarungi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan,…
Tanzanian music superstar Ali Kiba has issued a public apology to his fans and fellow citizens for supporting President Samia Suluhu Hassan during the country’s contentious general elections. In an emotional post shared via Instagram Stories on Wednesday night, November 6, 2025, the award-winning Bongo Flava icon wrote, “Poleni ndugu…
The Tanzanian government has cautioned citizens against circulating photos and videos that could “cause panic” or “demean human life,” following the partial restoration of internet services after a six-day nationwide shutdown triggered by deadly post-election protests. Mobile users received text messages on Monday night, warning that anyone sharing distressing or…
Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has denounced President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s sweeping victory in recent elections, calling the results “completely fabricated” and claiming that no genuine election took place. The disputed polls have sparked violent demonstrations across the East African nation, leaving several people dead and prompting a government crackdown.…
Tanzania’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Jacob John Mkunda, has issued a strong warning to citizens following widespread unrest across the country after Wednesday’s October 29 general election. Speaking on Thursday, General Mkunda condemned acts of violence and vandalism witnessed during and after election day, calling them criminal and unacceptable.…
What began as a routine Election Day in Tanzania swiftly devolved into widespread unrest, as citizens across the country took to the streets in an extraordinary wave of defiance. The day, which was expected to see millions cast their votes, instead became a national outcry against President Samia Suluhu’s administration…