In our briefing today: Tanzanian Court to Rule on Jurisdiction in Tundu Lissu Treason Trial on Sept. 15;
Luhaga Mpina: High Court Reinstates Opposition Presidential Candidate, Citing Unconstitutional Disqualification;
ZEC Clears 11 Candidates for 2025 Zanzibar Presidential Race;
Tragic Rorya Accident Claims Seven Lives, Highlighting Tanzania’s Ongoing Road Safety Crisis
Tanzania is investing in suicide prevention as it becomes the leading cause of death for youth, with 40 attempts for every life lost.
Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Isdor Mpango, has underscored the importance of energy transition as a cornerstone in combating climate change, highlighting his country’s commitment to renewable energy investments.
Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania on September 8, 2025. ‘I Will Defend Myself’: Tanzanian
Tanzania’s 2025 election campaign proceeds amid a government crackdown on opposition that analysts say undermines electoral competition.
For Rwanda, GRB is not just a policy requirement but a national mindset, reinforced by persistent campaigns, awareness-building, and the collaborative spirit of “Team Rwanda.”
In our briefing today:
Tanzania Announces Two-Month Arms Amnesty Starting September 2025;
Tanzania Delegation Visits Rwanda for Gender-Responsive Budgeting Exchange Program;
Tanzanian Police Refute Claims of Container Full of Heavy Weapons Entering the Country Illegally;
Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party CHADEMA Declares “Democracy Heroes Week,” Culminating on September 7.
The mission aims to provide Tanzanian officials with insights and practical lessons that can be applied to scale up GRB initiatives at home.
Democracies are strengthened not by the comfort of uncontested victories but by the fire of real opposition.
In our briefing today: CCM Begins the 2025 Campaign with ‘The President of Hard Times’ Narrative;
ACT Wazalendo Presidential Candidate: Tanzania Govt Has Five Days to Defend Disqualification ;
ZEC Releases Schedule for Collecting Presidential Nomination Forms for 2025 Zanzibar General Election.
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