Tanzania

Chadema party Deputy Chairperson John Heche and Secretary-General John Mnyika were detained as they headed to Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam, party spokesperson Brenda Rupia said.

The trade measures include a complete ban on both the export and import of agricultural commodities between Tanzania and the two countries. In Malawi’s case, the action goes even further, with Tanzania also halting the transit of any agricultural goods through its territory en route to Malawi.

Lissu, who was the runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, was charged with treason last week after allegedly urging the public to rebel and disrupt upcoming elections.

Lissu, runner-up in the country's 2020 presidential election, was charged with treason last week over what prosecutors said was a speech calling on the public to launch a rebellion and disrupt the election. He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge.

To spearhead the lobbying effort, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has deployed former President Jakaya Kikwete as a special envoy, highlighting the high-level importance Tanzania places on the race.

All three countries — Tanzania, Malawi, and South Africa — are members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), raising concerns about growing tensions within the regional economic bloc.

The opposition party has long complained that the composition of the electoral commission and systems favours the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party.

CHADEMA failed to sign an election code of conduct document, making it ineligible to contest the presidential and parliamentary polls expected in October.

This marks a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the highly anticipated election scheduled for October 2025.

Chadema Secretary-General John Mnyika had previously declared the party’s intention to boycott the signing of ethics code, citing unresolved grievances over electoral fairness and integrity.

That uncompromising approach has seen Lissu, a former presidential candidate, detained numerous times and face charges such as sedition. Analysts say it has also caused rifts in CHADEMA that could hurt the party as it prepares for the elections.

The charge will bring fresh scrutiny to President Samia Suluhu Hassan's human rights record as she bids for re-election.

Lissu has been holding rallies countrywide in recent weeks under the slogan "No Reforms, No Election" to call for reforms in the way the election will be run.

The feat saw him surpass the previous record held by the legendary HeroRAT Magawa, who identified 71 landmines and 38 UXOs during his five-year service.

Chadema remains adamant that the election cannot go ahead without substantial electoral reforms.

This discovery will likely encourage researchers to pay closer attention to the subtle signs of bone knapping in fossil assemblages. This way we will learn more about the evolution of human technology and behaviour.

Throughout his career, Mwapachu made notable contributions in law, banking, rural development, diplomacy, and private enterprise.

As Dar es Salaam port strengthens its role as a hub for regional trade, it is expected to become increasingly important in Africa’s economic future.

Land disputes have been a longstanding issue in Tanzania, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas where unclear boundaries and overlapping claims have led to conflicts among individuals, communities, and even government institutions.

They are additionally subjected to extreme forms of violence that include killings, abductions, mutilations and infanticide.

Thanks to lessons learned from the 2023 Marburg outbreak, Tanzania’s public health system was better equipped to handle this crisis.

His contribution to the country's identity remains an enduring part of Tanzania’s history, ensuring his name lives on through the nation he helped define.

Amo said that the bus, with registration number T405 BYS and driven by Swalehe Mnyapi, attempted to overtake the truck, which had the registration number T365 EDD and trailer T206 EEZ.

The public display of warmth between the two suggests that the rift may now be resolved, thereby restoring his standing within the government.

Chana attributed the impressive growth in tourist numbers to the government's strategic initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the sector after the setbacks caused by Covid-19.

South Africa remains the continent’s top maize producer, with an annual yield of between 13 and 15 million tonnes.

According to the statement, JWTZ has been actively involved in various international missions, including those in Lebanon, Sudan, Central African Republic, and Liberia. The latest deployment in the

In October, Chadema will get another opportunity when Tanzanian voters go to the polls to elect their president and members of parliament.

Last week Tanzania's health minister denied there was an outbreak in the African country saying no one had tested positive for the viral infection.