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UN believes hundreds were killed in Tanzania election protests

November 11, 2025 11:59 pm

The UN had previously said on October 31 that it had reports that at least 10 people were killed in three cities.

Tanzania police arrest senior opposition party official after deadly protests, target others

November 08, 2025 8:07 pm

The government intends to charge our leaders with treason in an attempt to cripple the party's leadership and paralyse its operations," the party said in a statement.

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Tanzanian President Hassan wins disputed election with more than 97% of vote, official results show

November 01, 2025 11:35 pm

Hassan appeared at an event in the administrative capital, Dodoma, to receive the winner's certificate from electoral authorities

Tanzania opposition says hundreds killed in vote protests, UN calls for probe

November 01, 2025 1:35 am

Partial election results announced on Thursday and Friday showed Hassan winning commanding majorities across the country, and complete results were expected in the coming hours.

Tanzania's main opposition party faces election ban after leader is charged with treason

April 13, 2025 7:58 pm

Human rights activists have accused the government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan of heavy-handed tactics against the opposition. The government denies the claims.

Airport Customs arrest Tanzania national for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 7.5 crore

January 25, 2025 7:42 pm

Gold, foreign currency also seized from other flyers.

Sample from remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears

January 20, 2025 8:38 pm

WHO was the first to report on Jan 14 of a suspected outbreak of Marburg that had killed eight people in Tanzania's Kagera region.

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Cyclone Hidaya weakens as it moves toward Tanzania's coastline, officials say

May 05, 2024 1:11 am

Officials warned residents to remain cautious, however, as the cyclone brings heavy rain and strong winds to the country through Sunday.

Tanzanian creator Neema Paul sings Shreya Ghoshal's 'Saathiya', wins hearts

May 03, 2024 3:50 pm

Neema Paul and Kili Paul are arguably the most famous social media personalities from Tanzania. Their videos, singing and dancing to Bollywood songs, are hugely popular.

Pune: Tanzanian citizen on business visa held with cocaine worth Rs 30.4 lakhs

February 17, 2024 7:50 am

Acting on a tip off, police naik Yogesh Mandhare and a team of the ANC, laid a trap and nabbed Mchonga at a public place in Wadachi Wadi in Undri area on Wednesday.