Othman: ACT Wazalendo is committed to protecting citizens’ rights, lives
On the Constitution, he said it provides guidance on how the country should be governed and defines citizens’ rights, including the right to hold the government accountable and question it when it acts contrary to established procedures.
Zanzibar steps up El Niño preparedness as 105 Stone Town buildings declared risky
The Executive Director of the Zanzibar Disaster Management Commission, Mr Makame Khatib Makame, said the commission had prepared a three-level emergency response plan.
Communities demand greater voice, access to justice in extractive sector
Ruangwa district land officer, Mr Peter Nada, said the government was working to ensure investments complied with existing laws, but acknowledged that land disputes remained a challenge.
‘Do not be like a fish’: President Samia tells new VP Ndejembi
President Samia urged Ndejembi to prioritise wisdom over age.
Tanzania swears in new Vice President Ndejembi
Former Minister for Energy Deogratius Ndejembi has been sworn in as Tanzania’s new Vice President, succeeding Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, who announced to resign from the position last week. Mr Ndejembi took the oath of office at State House in Dodoma on Saturday, August 29, 2026, a day after the Parliament unanimously approved his nomination by the ruling party Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM). Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, President Samia Suluhu Hassan congratulated Mr Ndejembi on his new role and urged him to use the opportunity to develop wisdom and sound judgement as he takes on the responsibilities of the country’s...
Mogadishu and neighbours at odds over transition wrangles
Ethiopia and Kenya have the longest borders with Somalia and have suffered attacks in the past by the Somali militant group Al-Shabaab.
Kagame’s beef with snail’s pace of Africa trade agreement uptake
Leader says Africa must confront implementation gaps and missed targets that continue to hold back the continent’s flagship free business project.
Rare war of words exposes tension within South Sudan top leadership
Public spat between President Kiir and his vice Rebecca Nyandeng raises fresh questions regarding cohesion.
Chadema SG Mnyika takes responsibility for meeting at centre of Lissu treason case
Chadema secretary-general John Mnyika has taken responsibility for organising a meeting that the prosecution alleges was used by the party’s chairman, Tundu Lissu, to make statements amounting to treason.
Ndejembi pledges loyalty to Samia, equal service to all Tanzanians
Newly approved Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has pledged loyalty to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and promised to serve Tanzanians regardless of their political affiliation.
