Tanzania News News Tanzania » People: Tanzania: multilateral engagement is key to preventing a further deterioration of the human rights situation and ensuring accountability for the post-election crackdown
Following the Tanzanian authorities’ brutal response to widespread protests that took place in the aftermath of the 29 October 2025 presidential and legislative elections, and in light of the ongoing ...
News Tanzania » People: Tanzania: ‘People are exercising their freedom of speech’ says Zitto Kabwe
Since Samia Suluhu Hassan took over in March following the death of Tanzania’s President John Magufuli, members of the opposition have been in a more relaxed mood, contrary to what they experienced ...
News Tanzania » People: Tanzania postelection inquiry shows 518 people died in last year’s violence
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — At least 518 people died in last year’s postelection violence in Tanzania, which ...
News Tanzania » People: Tanzania arrests 130 people as government cracks down on dissent
NAIROBI, July 9 (Reuters) - Tanzanian police have arrested 130 people for "inciting criminal acts", they said on Thursday, as part of efforts to contain dissent after a ban on all political rallies. • ...
News Tanzania » People: At least 37 people killed in a bus collision in a remote part of Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Dozens of people were killed when two buses collided and burst into flames in a remote part of northern Tanzania, officials said. President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed deep ...
News Tanzania » People: Tanzania opens ministry focused on older people’s welfare
Tanzania’s incoming government is opening a new ministry focusing on the welfare of the country’s older men and women – a fantastic achievement for those advocating for the rights of older people. The ...
News Tanzania » People: Tanzania: ‘Social media has brought power back to the people’ says Jamii Forums founder
Maxence Melo is well known in Tanzania for championing digital rights and freedom of expression. As the founder and executive director of the country’s most popular digital platform, JamiiForums.com, ...
News Tanzania » People: Flash floods kills at least 155 people in Tanzania
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people and left at least 236 injured, the country’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Thursday. More than 10,000 houses have been damaged and upwards of ...
News Tanzania » People: Albinism in Tanzania: what can be done to break the stigma
Mr Albinism Kenya Jairus Ongetta (L) and Miss Albinism Kenya Loise Lihanda pose at the Mr and Miss Albinism East Africa pageant. YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images The light physical appearance of ...