At least 518 killed in violence that broke out during Tanzania elections, inquiry says

At least 518 people were killed in violence that broke out during ‌Tanzania’s elections last October, a government-appointed commission of inquiry said on Thursday, in the first official acknowledgment of the scale of the deadly unrest. The ​commission, …

Tanzania: Aslay releases Natulia ahead of forthcoming album...

The single, released on 10 April, is the first of three tracks set to precede the 14-track album. Sung entirely in Swahili, ‘Natulia’ explores themes of emotional certainty and committed love. “This song is not about chasing. It is about knowing,” Aslay …

The end of ‘unqualified’: Tanzania targets 80,000 skilled artisans

THE  government has launched a landmark vocational revolution, pivoting from traditional academic degrees to a skills-first economy. Through the Mama Samia Skills Recognition and Certification Programme, the state aims to formalise the talents of 80,000 “ …

Museveni backs Dangote oil refinery in Tanzania

Museveni speaks in Nairobi today. He is flanked by Kenya’s Ruto and Dangote. PHOTO PPU Nairobi, Kenya | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has hinted at the possibility of using Uganda’s crude oil as a contribution to putting up a mega crude oil refinery in …

Solution found for ease of movement between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania during 2027 AFCON

“The framework is intended to facilitate seamless travel across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania,” a CAF media communique read. “It shall further consider special entry arrangements, visa exemptions, expedited clearances, and harmonised customs and immigration …

Kenya, Tanzania and neighbours discuss joint refinery as Dangote offers to build it

East African countries are discussing plans for a joint oil refinery at Tanzania's port of Tanga modelled on Nigeria's Dangote plant, Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday. East Africa currently imports all of its refined petroleum …

Tanzania opens the Mamire Gate, a new entry to Tarangire National Park

BAHATI: THE opening of the Mamire Gate as a new entry point to Tarangire National Park is expected to boost revenue collection, create business opportunities, and improve access to tourism services through Babati District in Manyara Region. Speaking today …

Tanzania election violence kills 518

Published on: April 23, 2026 9:52 PM A commission of inquiry in Tanzania has found that 518 people died in post-election violence following last year’s disputed general election. The report marks the first official confirmation of the death toll linked to …

Tanzania inquiry finds more than 500 people died in election violence

East African leaders rally behind Dangote’s crude oil refinery project in Tanzania

East African leaders have thrown their weight behind a proposed mega crude oil refinery in Tanzania, as governments across the region move to back billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote in a project aimed at transforming Africa’s energy landscape. …