
Student’s Horrific Murder Spotlights Tanzania’s Violence Against Women and Missing Persons Crisis
The body of Mzumbe University student Shyrose Mahande, who was kidnapped four days prior, was found burning in Mbeya on September 17, 2025.

The body of Mzumbe University student Shyrose Mahande, who was kidnapped four days prior, was found burning in Mbeya on September 17, 2025.

Critics say the case is part of a wider crackdown on dissent ahead of the country’s general election.

In our briefing today: Tanzanian Court Adjourns Lissu Treason Trial Amid Renewed Tensions Over Courtroom Access;
Tanzania’s Deadly Week: 17 Lives Lost in Three Separate Road Accidents Expose Nation’s Road Safety Crisis;
Tanzania’s Commission for Human Rights Urges Police to Act Professionally, Avoid Unnecessary Tension Ahead of the Election;
JamiiForums Founder Warns of ‘Killing Local Innovation’ Following 90-Day TCRA Ban.

The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) has called on the Tanzania Police Force to observe professionalism and avoid unnecessary tension during the

Seventeen lives were lost in Tanzania over three days due to fatal road accidents, underscoring the country’s ongoing road safety crisis.

Dar es Salaam – The treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was temporarily halted on Tuesday morning amidst a tense standoff over public

In our briefing today: Tanzanian Court Paves Way for Tundu Lissu’s Treason Trial Amidst Complaints of Police Brutality at the Court;
Polepole Summoned to DCI: ‘To Present Evidence of His Allegations’;
Bank of Tanzania Sets New Record in Gold Reserves, Reaches 821 Billion Shillings – World Continues to Rush to Gold;
Tanzania’s Electoral Commission Disqualifies Opposition Candidate Again Despite Court Order.
Dar es Salaam RC to Provide 100 Million to Kawe Market Traders After Fire Devastation.

Dar es Salaam – The treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu is set to proceed after the High Court on Monday dismissed his

These gold reserves are part of the Central Bank’s strategy to cope with global shifts, including trade wars between major powers, as well as policy changes in global trade that affect economic conditions in various countries, including Tanzania.

Luhaga Mpina removed from presidential ballot just two days after being formally nominated following High Court ruling that declared his initial disqualification unconstitutional
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