Tag: Tanzania
In pictures: Swearing-in of Tanzania’s new president
Samia Suluhu Hassan looked solemn during proceedings that saw her make history to become Tanzania’s first female president.
The 61-year-old took her oath of office...
Tanzania’s president Magufuli dies of heart attack
Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died aged 61, the country's vice-president has announced.
He died on Wednesday from heart complications at a hospital in Dar...
Tanzanian leader cautious over Covid vaccines
Tanzania's President John Magufuli has warned health officials against acquiring Covid-19 vaccines saying - without giving evidence - that they could harm the population.
"The...
Bushmeat now on sale legally in Tanzania
The Tanzania government has started the sale of bushmeat to the public under strict rules. This follows President John Magufuli’s order to authorities early...
“I don’t have confidence in electoral body” Tanzania Opposition Leader
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu says he lacks confidence in the electoral commission ahead of his presidential contest against incumbent John Magufuli in October’s...
Shot Tanzanian politician wins presidential nomination
Prominent Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu has been nominated to run for the presidency in October's general elections by his Chadema party.
He fled the...
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa dies at 81
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa, who served from 1995 to 2005, is dead.
He died at a hospital in the country's commercial hub, Dar es...
Tanzania shuts centres handling Covid-19 patients
Tanzania has closed most centres designated to handle Covid-19 patients.
The government said that a significant drop in the number of coronavirus infections led to...
Coronavirus: John Magufuli declares Tanzania free of Covid-19
Tanzania's President John Magufuli has declared the country "coronavirus-free" thanks to prayers by citizens.
"The corona disease has been eliminated thanks to God," Mr Magufuli...
Tanzanian comedian in court after laughing at president
Tanzanian comedian Idris Sultan has appeared at a arraigned at a magistrate's court this morning in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, eight days...
