The military build-up is also complicating efforts to rebuild institutions, restore basic services and stabilise communities.

Tanzania aims to have all households enrolled in the Universal Health Insurance Scheme within the next two years as the government seeks to expand access to healthcare and strengthen social protection.

The resignation of Vice President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has opened a new political chapter within President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government, with attention now turning to a possible successor. Dr Nchimbi announced on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, that he had written to President Hassan informing her of his decision to retire from politics and public service and resign as Vice President, effective September 4, 2026. In a statement he distributed through his social media pages, Dr Nchimbi said the decision was made pursuant to Article 50(2)(c), read together with Article 149(2), of the Constitution. “I am satisfied beyond doubt that the...

Tanzania is set to host the sixth edition of the East African Community (EAC) Military Cooperation Week, with free medical services to be offered to members of the public. The programme is expected to benefit communities in various parts of Tanzania. The annual event, which rotates among member states, returns to Tanzania after the country last hosted it in 2022. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Zanzibar’s 101 Brigade acting chief medical officer, Major Clement Hosea, said participating countries include Burundi, Somalia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda. “As part of marking the week, the forces from these...

Chesco Mveka has failed to escape the death sentence after the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal, ruling that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that he murdered Selijo Mdundwige by slitting his throat.

The fourth meeting of the 13th Parliament is expected to commence on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with public attention focused on three bills and the Controller and Auditor General’s reports scheduled for debate. The proposed legislation includes the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2026, the Agriculture (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Pyrethrum Industry (Repeal) Bill, 2026. The bills have been referred to Parliamentary Standing Committees, including the Constitution and Legal Affairs Committee, alongside the Industries, Trade, Agriculture and Livestock Committee, for scrutiny. Among the issues anticipated to spark intense debate is the amendment of the law governing the...

Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s decision to build in Lamu sent shockwaves through the region

Relatives of a woman alleged to have stolen an infant from Nguvu Kazi Health Centre have recounted step-by-step how they uncovered that the child was not hers. The baby, abducted on Monday, July 6, 2026, after his mother brought him for vaccination, was recovered yesterday, Monday, August 24, 2026, when the suspect’s family surrendered the infant at Chanika Police Station. The incident occurred after a total of 50 days since the child's disappearance. Recounting the ordeal, the suspect’s elder sister, Ms Alice Maziku, explained that trouble surfaced on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when neighbours alerted them that their relative, Ms...

Central Bank of Somalia says preparations for the reintroduction of the Somali currency are at an advanced stage.

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa says the region must stop exporting raw minerals while importing finished products.