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Tanzanian opposition leader barred from crossing border for Raila's burial
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CHADEMA Deputy Chairperson John Heche at a past event. [CHADEMA, X] Tanzanian authorities have arrested and detained a delegation of opposition politicians who were on a trip to Kenya for the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, set for...
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What you need to know about Tanzania's election
How does Tanzania's electoral system work? Tanzania has a first-past-the-post system, with the president and vice president jointly and directly elected via simple majority popular vote. They serve five-year terms, which are renewable once. The...
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Former 'Irish Examiner' columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania
A former Irish Examiner columnist and author was abducted and threatened with death while travelling in Tanzania.Dan MacCarthy was abducted in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, his sister, the journalist, broadcaster and author, Flor MacCarthy wrote on...
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Ex-Malawi Speaker Msowoya leads SADC team observing Tanzania polls
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The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. With just eight days to go before Tanzania’s general election on October 29, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observation Mission (SEOM) has begun preparations to assess the country’s democratic...
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Zohran Mamdani 'Clarifies' Story About His Aunt With an Unbelievable Answer
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. RedState's Brad Slager wrote earlier about how the story New York City's Democrat Socialist mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, told...
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What you need to know about Tanzania's elections
How does Tanzania's electoral system work? Tanzania has a first-past-the-post system, with the president and vice president jointly and directly elected via simple majority popular vote. They serve 5-year terms, which are renewable once. The...
Owner: German Government
SportPesa Tanzania named Africa’s best sports betting brand at the best brand Africa awards
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The Citizen
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From over 12,000 brands across the continent, SportPesa Tanzaniahas emerged as a continental champion — recognized as Africa’s Best Sports Betting Brand at the Best Brand Africa Awards. This recognition isn’t just a title; it’s proof that the...
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Phina named Apple Music’s Latest Up Next artist for East...
Phina, whose real name is Sarah Michael Kitinga, said the recognition motivates her to continue creating music and reaching wider audiences. The artist’s musical journey began at an early age, performing in church choirs before gaining national...
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Four Tanzanian students arrested over cannabis biscuits at house party
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The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has arrested four people accused of making cannabis biscuits during a house party in the city. The suspects, all aged 26 and reported to be university students, were found...
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SADC team lands in Tanzania to observe the General Elections
DAR ES SALAAM: JUST a few days before the country enters into the General Elections, the Southern African Development Community Electoral Observation Mission (SADC-SEOM) has arrived in the country to observe Tanzania’s elections in accordance with...
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‘Mzigo,’ Emmanuel Ikubese’s film on sickle cell awareness, screens in Lagos
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Emmanuel Ikubese has officially launched his deeply personal project ‘Mzigo’ at a private screening event in Lagos. The movie is positioned as a powerful advocacy tool to reshape the conversation around sickle cell...
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TCRA urges online media to formalise operations
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has urged all prospective online media service providers to acquire operating licences to ensure compliance with the law and avoid potential conflicts with enforcement...
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Tanzanian Catholic Archbishop Appeals for Continued Prayers for Mwalimu Nyerere’s Canonization Cause
The Tanzanian-born Catholic Church leader, who began his Episcopal Ministry in the Catholic Diocese of Dodoma in March 2011, emphasized that holiness is not a calling for Catholics alone but for all people, explaining that when individuals do good...
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Amnesty warns Tanzania General Elections won’t be free and fair
Prime Africa Amnesty International has accused Tanzanian authorities of carrying out “systematic human rights violations” in the run-up to the country’s October 29 presidential election, which has already been marred by the exclusion of key...
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Mussa Jumbe: Tanzania mourns the demise of Zanzibar’s second president’s son
ZANZIBAR: MUSSA Aboud Jumbe, the youngest son of the second Zanzibar President, the late Aboud Jumbe, has passed away during treatment at Mnazi Mmoja Referral Hospital in Zanzibar. According to a statement from his elder brother, Dr. Aboud Jumbe,...
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Newcastle v Benfica Live TV – Global channel listings on Tuesday for St James’ Park match
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Benfica Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Tuesday (8pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to make it two wins from three NUFC...
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Tanzania police, opposition leader Godbless Lema trade words over life threat claims
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The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Opposition politician Godbless Lema has made a public appeal to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for protection, claiming his life is under serious threat. In a swift response, the Tanzania Police, through its spokesperson, issued a...
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Lady reacts to what Davido told Priscilla Ojo's husband Juma Jux
A Nigerian lady who watched a video of popular singer Davido and Juma Jux exchanging pleasantries has reacted to it In a video, the lady expressed amazement at the level of 'maturity' displayed by the two amid viral social media rumours While...
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Alert: Don’t rely on AI for writing, it kills authenticity, creativity
DODOMA: STUDENTS across the country have been cautioned against using Artificial Intelligence (AI), to write essays for regional competitions, saying the act amounts to cheating and will lead to disqualification. The caution came from Deputy...
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Tanzania launches smart health journey to transform chronic care
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The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (TANCDA) has called on Tanzanians to adopt healthier lifestyles, urging citizens to move more, eat wisely, and prioritise their mental well-being as part of a national push to achieve...
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