Tanzania

Iranian sailors held in Tanzania back home after 4 years

Nov 16, 2020 12:50

Eight Iranian sailors, held in Tanzania for four years on trespassing charges, have now returned home owing to successful diplomatic efforts by Iranian authorities.
Tanzanians vote in general elections; opposition alleges 'irregularities'

Oct 28, 2020 13:44

Tanzanians are heading to the polls in parliamentary and presidential elections, in which President John Magufuli seeks another five-year term, and the opposition candidate has already alleged widespread irregularities.
Indignation in Africa as Trump expands US travel ban

Feb 02, 2020 12:17

There is growing indignation in several African countries that have been the target of Washington's latest travel ban, with activists and rights groups complaining that the administration of President Donald Trump is pursuing a xenophobic and racist political agenda.
At least 20 killed in stampede at Tanzania church service

Feb 02, 2020 11:46

At least 20 people have been killed and over a dozen injured in a stampede during a church service at a stadium in northern Tanzania, a government official said on Sunday.
East Africa storms kill 39 in Kenya, Tanzania

Nov 24, 2019 13:37

Heavy rains lashing East Africa have caused dozens of deaths, with 29 buried by landslides in Kenya, and 10 people drowned in a river in Tanzania, officials said Saturday.
Tanzania not sharing information on suspected Ebola cases: WHO

Sep 22, 2019 13:47

The World Health Organization (WHO) has accused Tanzania of failing to provide information on suspected cases of Ebola in the country, potentially hindering efforts to curb the spread of the deadly virus.
Tanzania tanker blast kills 60 as crowd siphons fuel

Aug 10, 2019 14:52

A fuel tanker exploded in eastern Tanzania on Saturday killing at least 60 people, authorities said, as flames ripped through a crowd that had gathered to siphon petrol from it.
Tanzania ferry disaster death toll passes 200, one survivor found

Sep 23, 2018 06:31

The death toll from a crowded ferry capsizing in Lake Victoria rises sharply to 207, as rescue workers find a lucky survivor.
Tanzania, Kenya in diplomatic spat over cows, chickens

Nov 08, 2017 20:26

A diplomatic spat over cows and chickens has worsened already frosty ties between Kenya and Tanzania, with Nairobi lodging a formal protest against its neighbor, the foreign minister said Wednesday.
Opposition MP shot, wounded in Tanzania: Party

Sep 07, 2017 17:29

Tanzanian opposition lawmaker Tundu Lissu, a fierce critic of President John Magufuli's government, was shot and wounded by unknown assailants at his residence in the administrative capital Dodoma on Thursday, his party said.