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On World Habitat Day, attention is on Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where rapid population growth has increased pressure on informal settlements and basic services. Government-backed projects are improving roads, drainage and land ownership, but the city still faces a major housing shortage and rising demand. #WorldHabitatDay

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Tanzania’s Nandy Fined Over Miss Universe Outfit]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:50:04 +0200 Tanzania’s Nandy Fined Over Miss Universe Outfit <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3b57b479e-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania’s Nandy Fined Over Miss Universe Outfit]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania%e2%80%99s-nandy-fined-over-miss-universe-outfit_3b57b479e.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-expands-internet-access_c717564e4.html

Tanzania has expanded high-speed internet coverage to 94% of its population, but affordability and limited smartphone ownership continue to restrict access to the digital economy. As broadband investment grows, authorities and industry players are seeking ways to make smartphones and internet services more affordable and narrow the digital usage gap.]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:34:48 +0200 Tanzania expands internet access <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/c717564e4-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania has expanded high-speed internet coverage to 94% of its population, but affordability and limited smartphone ownership continue to restrict access to the digital economy. As broadband investment grows, authorities and industry players are seeking ways to make smartphones and internet services more affordable and narrow the digital usage gap.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-expands-internet-access_c717564e4.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzanias-locally-made-3d-printers-turn-plastic-waste-into-new-possibilities_3efe3bbbb.html

Tanzania’s drive to boost local manufacturing is giving rise to innovative homegrown technologies. In Dar es Salaam, a startup is building 3D printers locally and producing printing materials from recycled waste.
]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:34:47 +0200 Tanzania's locally made 3D printers turn plastic waste into new possibilities <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3efe3bbbb-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania’s drive to boost local manufacturing is giving rise to innovative homegrown technologies. In Dar es Salaam, a startup is building 3D printers locally and producing printing materials from recycled waste.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzanias-locally-made-3d-printers-turn-plastic-waste-into-new-possibilities_3efe3bbbb.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/british-airways-returns-to-tanzania-after-13-year-pause_5375ce79a.html

British Airways returns to Tanzania after 13-year pause
The new routes commence in late May, 2027. It is the first time the carrier is returning to the east African nation since ending its Dar es salaam-London service 13 years ago
#AfBusiness]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:24:18 +0200 British Airways returns to Tanzania after 13-year pause <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5375ce79a-1.jpg" /></p>British Airways returns to Tanzania after 13-year pause<br>The new routes commence in late May, 2027. It is the first time the carrier is returning to the east African nation since ending its Dar es salaam-London service 13 years ago<br>#AfBusiness]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/british-airways-returns-to-tanzania-after-13-year-pause_5375ce79a.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-vice-president-resigns-citing-president%e2%80%99s-desire-for-change_bdcbb9cc2.html

Tanzania vice president resigns, citing president’s desire for change
Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.
]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:12:14 +0200 Tanzania vice president resigns, citing president’s desire for change <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/bdcbb9cc2-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania vice president resigns, citing president’s desire for change<br>Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-vice-president-resigns-citing-president%e2%80%99s-desire-for-change_bdcbb9cc2.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-arrests-dozens-as-security-tightens-ahead-of-planned-protests_86f6aada5.html

Tanzania arrests dozens as security tightens ahead of planned protests
Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests, intensifying a crackdown on dissent as activists demand democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu amid heightened security across the country.
]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:20:31 +0200 Tanzania arrests dozens as security tightens ahead of planned protests <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/86f6aada5-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania arrests dozens as security tightens ahead of planned protests<br>Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests, intensifying a crackdown on dissent as activists demand democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu amid heightened security across the country.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-arrests-dozens-as-security-tightens-ahead-of-planned-protests_86f6aada5.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-on-edge-ahead-of-planned-protests_f022f7d4d.html

Tanzania on edge ahead of planned protests
Heavy security has been deployed across Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations, as fears grow of a repeat of last year's deadly election violence.
]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:20:07 +0200 Tanzania on edge ahead of planned protests <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/f022f7d4d-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania on edge ahead of planned protests<br>Heavy security has been deployed across Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations, as fears grow of a repeat of last year's deadly election violence.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-on-edge-ahead-of-planned-protests_f022f7d4d.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-purchases-28-tons-of-gold-over-past-18-months_a59a5bb4e.html

Tanzania purchases 28 tons of gold over past 18 months
Tanzania is rapidly building one of Africa's biggest gold reserves, with its central bank buying nearly 28 tonnes of gold over the past 18 months, worth an estimated 3.7 billion dollars.
#AfBusiness]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:19:57 +0200 Tanzania purchases 28 tons of gold over past 18 months <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/a59a5bb4e-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania purchases 28 tons of gold over past 18 months<br>Tanzania is rapidly building one of Africa's biggest gold reserves, with its central bank buying nearly 28 tonnes of gold over the past 18 months, worth an estimated 3.7 billion dollars.<br>#AfBusiness]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-purchases-28-tons-of-gold-over-past-18-months_a59a5bb4e.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/police-deployed-in-dar-es-salaam-to-supress-pro-democracy-protests_d80bf50bc.html

Police deployed in Dar es Salaam to supress pro-democracy protests
Police and soldiers flooded the streets of Dar es Salaam Tuesday as Tanzania moved to crush planned pro-democracy protests, leaving the city heavily secured with no demonstrators in sight.
]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:19:57 +0200 Police deployed in Dar es Salaam to supress pro-democracy protests <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d80bf50bc-1.jpg" /></p>Police deployed in Dar es Salaam to supress pro-democracy protests<br>Police and soldiers flooded the streets of Dar es Salaam Tuesday as Tanzania moved to crush planned pro-democracy protests, leaving the city heavily secured with no demonstrators in sight.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/police-deployed-in-dar-es-salaam-to-supress-pro-democracy-protests_d80bf50bc.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/zanzibar-deploys-ai-drones-in-malaria-elimination-push_0af0e977c.html

Zanzibar has launched a six-month pilot project using artificial intelligence-powered drones to identify and treat mosquito breeding sites as it works towards eliminating malaria by 2029. Health officials say the technology will complement existing prevention measures and help sustain progress in the fight against one of Africa’s deadliest diseases.
]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:06:52 +0200 Zanzibar deploys AI drones in malaria elimination push <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/0af0e977c-1.jpg" /></p>Zanzibar has launched a six-month pilot project using artificial intelligence-powered drones to identify and treat mosquito breeding sites as it works towards eliminating malaria by 2029. Health officials say the technology will complement existing prevention measures and help sustain progress in the fight against one of Africa’s deadliest diseases.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/zanzibar-deploys-ai-drones-in-malaria-elimination-push_0af0e977c.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-shuts-camp-housing-thousands-of-burundi-refugees_d2e135133.html

Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees
Tanzania has shut down the Nduta refugee camp in the country’s northwest, sending almost all remaining Burundian refugees back home, according to activists and the United Nations.
]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 22:05:11 +0200 Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d2e135133-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees<br>Tanzania has shut down the Nduta refugee camp in the country’s northwest, sending almost all remaining Burundian refugees back home, according to activists and the United Nations.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-shuts-camp-housing-thousands-of-burundi-refugees_d2e135133.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-opposition-reject-commission-report-into-election-violence_c6b3edc65.html

Tanzania opposition reject commission report into election violence
The report's finding that at least 518 people were killed during last October's protests is at odds with a tally by opposition and religious groups.
]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:20:07 +0200 Tanzania opposition reject commission report into election violence <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/c6b3edc65-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania opposition reject commission report into election violence<br>The report's finding that at least 518 people were killed during last October's protests is at odds with a tally by opposition and religious groups.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-opposition-reject-commission-report-into-election-violence_c6b3edc65.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-vows-constitutional-reform-following-post-election-bloodshed_fe18c1c64.html

Tanzania vows constitutional reform following post-election bloodshed
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised constitutional reform in response to last year’s post-election violence that left hundreds of people dead.
]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:15:09 +0200 Tanzania vows constitutional reform following post-election bloodshed <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/fe18c1c64-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania vows constitutional reform following post-election bloodshed<br>Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised constitutional reform in response to last year’s post-election violence that left hundreds of people dead.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-vows-constitutional-reform-following-post-election-bloodshed_fe18c1c64.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-poll-violence-claimed-518-lives-government-enquiry_701ad800c.html

Tanzania poll violence claimed 518 lives: government enquiry
Violence around Tanzania’s October general election left 518 people dead, a government-appointed commission said Thursday — a figure far below opposition estimates of thousands killed.
]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:10 +0200 Tanzania poll violence claimed 518 lives: government enquiry <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/701ad800c-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania poll violence claimed 518 lives: government enquiry<br>Violence around Tanzania’s October general election left 518 people dead, a government-appointed commission said Thursday — a figure far below opposition estimates of thousands killed.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-poll-violence-claimed-518-lives-government-enquiry_701ad800c.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-president-orders-smaller-official-convoys-to-cut-fuel_a812276ae.html

Tanzania president orders smaller official convoys to cut fuel
Samia Suluhu Hassan is known for her extensive motorcades. Her move is part of a series of steps announced by several African governments in recent days to cope with fuel shortages and rising prices.
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:12 +0200 Tanzania president orders smaller official convoys to cut fuel <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/a812276ae-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania president orders smaller official convoys to cut fuel<br>Samia Suluhu Hassan is known for her extensive motorcades. Her move is part of a series of steps announced by several African governments in recent days to cope with fuel shortages and rising prices.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-president-orders-smaller-official-convoys-to-cut-fuel_a812276ae.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-landslides-kill-20-as-heavy-rains-hit-east-africa_8e840793b.html

Tanzania landslides kill 20 as heavy rains hit East Africa
At least 20 people have been killed in landslides in southern Tanzania after days of intense rainfall, as extreme weather continues to batter parts of East Africa.
]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:05:07 +0200 Tanzania landslides kill 20 as heavy rains hit East Africa <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/8e840793b-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania landslides kill 20 as heavy rains hit East Africa<br>At least 20 people have been killed in landslides in southern Tanzania after days of intense rainfall, as extreme weather continues to batter parts of East Africa.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-landslides-kill-20-as-heavy-rains-hit-east-africa_8e840793b.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-pushes-out-burundian-refugees-un-concerned_2796b3e8e.html

Tanzania pushes out Burundian refugees, UN concerned
Refugees from Burundi are being forcibly evicted from camps as Tanzania destroys their homes and churches, pushing them to return, often after years in exile.
]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:25:04 +0200 Tanzania pushes out Burundian refugees, UN concerned <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/2796b3e8e-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania pushes out Burundian refugees, UN concerned<br>Refugees from Burundi are being forcibly evicted from camps as Tanzania destroys their homes and churches, pushing them to return, often after years in exile.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-pushes-out-burundian-refugees-un-concerned_2796b3e8e.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/russia-and-tanzania-deepen-strategic-ties-in-high-level-moscow-talks_afeaeae13.html

Russia and Tanzania deepen strategic ties in high-level Moscow talks
Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, in the latest sign of strengthening relations between the two countries.
]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:45:10 +0200 Russia and Tanzania deepen strategic ties in high-level Moscow talks <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/afeaeae13-1.jpg" /></p>Russia and Tanzania deepen strategic ties in high-level Moscow talks<br>Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, in the latest sign of strengthening relations between the two countries.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/russia-and-tanzania-deepen-strategic-ties-in-high-level-moscow-talks_afeaeae13.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-opposition-arrests-raise-rights-concerns-ahead-of-october-election_6c3f54da1.html

Tanzania opposition arrests raise rights concerns ahead of October election
Opposition pressure is mounting in Tanzania following the arrest of Chadema deputy chairperson John Heche, who was detained by police outside the High Court in Dar es Salaam.
]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:45:10 +0200 Tanzania opposition arrests raise rights concerns ahead of October election <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6c3f54da1-1.jpg" /></p>Tanzania opposition arrests raise rights concerns ahead of October election<br>Opposition pressure is mounting in Tanzania following the arrest of Chadema deputy chairperson John Heche, who was detained by police outside the High Court in Dar es Salaam.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/tanzania-opposition-arrests-raise-rights-concerns-ahead-of-october-election_6c3f54da1.html