
What Would Chachage Do Today? Twenty Years On, His Fight for Academic Freedom Still Resonates in Tanzania
He was a sociologist, Pan-Africanist, public intellectual and writer whose influence extended well beyond the boundaries of the university.

He was a sociologist, Pan-Africanist, public intellectual and writer whose influence extended well beyond the boundaries of the university.

As the prosecution rests after calling 17 witnesses, Lissu argues the evidence is insufficient for a conviction, while state attorneys insist it establishes a case to answer.

Panelists debate Tanzania’s 2026/27 budget and ballooning national debt over whether it is truly “sustainable.”

The statement comes after applicants reported spending several days trying to submit documents at the embassy in Dar es Salaam.

President Samia launches a tri-national judicial panel with a five-month mandate to identify the planners and financiers of the October 2025 unrest.

The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) announced the measure on August 5, 2026, as part of broader regulatory action affecting 52 alcoholic beverage listings originating from Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, India, Burundi and Poland.

Heavy levies, unpaid government bills, and restrictive regulations are driving independent broadcasters to the edge, threatening public access to crucial information.

Traders underscore that since August 2025, it has become difficult to obtain a visa to China

Tanzania’s public English-medium primary schools charge fees. A new study asks why — and what it means for equity.

Government and businesses sign compact outlining shared responsibilities, as local contractors call for fairer access to public projects.