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…
Kajiado County, Kenya – Authorities have arrested two Tanzanian nationals in possession of 20 elephant tusks at the Namanga Border Post, marking a major breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking. Arrest and Seizure The suspects, identified as Imani Manasse Musumbwe and Jinaoneka Kyenya, were intercepted by the Kajiado Investigation…
Tanzanian singer Harmonize has asked his fans to refrain from offering relationship advice following his reunion with long-time partner, filmmaker Kajala Masanja, popularly known as Fridah Kajala. Speaking in an Instagram video on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Kidedea hitmaker confirmed that he and Kajala are back together and emphasized…
Tanzanian authorities have released two Kenyan police officers and three civilians who were previously detained at the Horo-Horo One-Stop Border Post (OSBP). The release was confirmed following a joint briefing by both governments, which addressed the circumstances of the arrest. The officers, Patrick Kithinji and Ahmed Ali from Tononoka Police…
The United Nations has raised alarm over what it describes as an escalating campaign of repression in Tanzania following the country’s highly contested October elections, which were overshadowed by deadly violence and sweeping allegations of fraud. According to rights groups, more than 1,000 people were fatally shot during three days…
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has issued a stern warning to Tanzania, outlining specific conditions that the government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan must meet to address serious concerns over human rights, civil liberties, and post-election violence. In a statement released on Friday, December 5, 2025, CMAG highlighted reported…
Tanzania’s police have officially banned planned rallies set for next week, citing concerns over public safety following a violent crackdown on protests after last month’s elections. The October 29 polls sparked days of unrest, with opposition supporters alleging that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had rigged the vote and engaged in…
Sweden’s right-wing government has announced a sweeping overhaul of its international development strategy, discontinuing aid to four African countries and closing three embassies as part of a reallocation of resources aimed at increasing financial support for Ukraine. Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa confirmed on Friday that aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania,…
The Tanzanian government has directed petrol stations to restrict fuel sales to tuk-tuks and motorbikes to a maximum of two litres, a measure aimed at curbing planned demonstrations set for December 9, 2025. Police Commander Nestory John of Chunya District explained that boda boda riders and tuk-tuk drivers are often…
Tanzania has announced the cancellation of next month’s Independence Day celebrations, with the allocated funds redirected toward rebuilding infrastructure damaged during recent election-related unrest, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba confirmed. The decision comes amid calls from opposition groups and civil society for demonstrations on Independence Day, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to…