Tanzania’s opposition party launches a coordinated campaign for the immediate release of its leader, as the treason trial stalls and the party faces political suspension
In a joint press statement, Tanzania’s governance stakeholders demanded that the commission urgently finalise and publish a credible report.
The envoy is expected to meet a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials, civil society representatives, and political parties.
Land transport operators warn of service suspensions if regulators reject their demand for emergency fare hikes and relief amid surging fuel costs.
One year after the arrest of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, Tanzania faces a critical test of its democratic commitments and the rule of law.
Tanzania’s post-election probe chairman defended the mandate extension, citing the investigation’s large scale, expanded scope, and commitment to evidence-based findings.
She delivered her most detailed remarks yet on Tanzania’s fuel crisis at an April 8, 2026, swearing-in ceremony, offering reassurance and issuing directives to officials, businesses, and the public.
All things considered—including the “ideology” of Magufuli and whether those currently in power can manage or suppress it—it is possible that 2030 could look very different for CCM compared to the usual expectations and theories.
Across Tanzania’s gold-rich Shinyanga and Geita regions, artisanal mining—responsible for 30–35% of national gold output—is increasingly coming under foreign control.
Tanzania’s four-month crackdown seizes Sh4 billion, revealing illicit operations that cost the government over Sh1 trillion yearly and threaten public health