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A 34-year-old politician with Ugandan roots has become the first Muslim and first person of African-Asian descent to win the mayoral race in New York City. Zohran Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa by a wide margin to become the 111th mayor leading the...

Uganda introduced a passenger vessel on Wednesday to strengthen water transportation between the mainland and island communities on Lake Victoria. Works and Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala presented the new ferry, named MV Rafiki, which can carry 250 people and will serve the route...

A high-level delegation from the African Peer Review Mechanism has praised Zimbabwe's major infrastructure initiatives, describing them as evidence of the government's focus on development that benefits citizens directly. Ambassador Aly-El Hefny, who leads the panel reviewing Zimbabwe, expressed...

Zimbabwe's national broadcaster must use increased revenue from radio license fees to improve programming rather than fund management perks, Information Ministry Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana said during a strategic planning workshop in Vumba. The fees, which brought in $92 annually per...

Sanjeev Mansotra introduced a charitable organization on Wednesday that will finance improvements at four educational facilities in Dodoma as part of broader efforts across Africa. The Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation received backing from municipal authorities who manage academic institutions...

An Austrian healthcare infrastructure company has signaled plans to design comprehensive blueprints for a zonal medical facility in Kigoma. AME International announced the initiative during discussions between Tanzanian Ambassador Naimi S.H. Aziz and company co-founder Ekkehart Stremitzer at the...

President Samia Suluhu Hassan presided over a special Central Committee session of Chama Cha Mapinduzi on Tuesday in Dodoma, where she selected candidates for leadership posts in legislative chambers. The CCM chairperson nominated individuals for speaker and deputy speaker roles at the National...

Ngorongoro Conservation Area attracted approximately 1,200 international guests through November 5, following the conclusion of general elections, according to tourism officials. Peter Makutian, chief conservation officer for the reserve's marketing services department, said visitor numbers...

American playwright Carl Oglesby introduced the Global South designation during the 1960s while criticizing the United States' involvement in Vietnam. His 1965 address at the Washington Monument challenged how democratic rhetoric concealed imperial objectives. The phrase identified nations...

President Samia Suluhu Hassan will preside over the opening ceremonies for the 13th Parliament on Monday, November 11, in Dodoma after the general elections concluded nationwide. The session agenda encompasses selecting legislative leadership and confirming the prime minister's appointment...

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences will dramatically expand medical training capacity through a 120 billion shilling infrastructure program scheduled for completion by June 2026. Vice Chancellor Appolinary Kamuhabwa announced on Monday that construction has reached 50 percent at...

CRJE East Africa Ltd hosted a cultural showcase on Saturday that brought Chinese traditions to hundreds of attendees in Dar es Salaam. Visitors watched performances of traditional dance, observed calligraphy demonstrations and sampled tea while learning about festivals central to Chinese...

Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila announced that critical services have resumed operations across the region under presidential directive. President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered all regions to restore activities suspended due to security concerns following election-related...

Tanzania will maintain current fuel costs through the end of this month, according to the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority. Motorists continue paying rates established during October 2025 at terminals in Dar es Salaam, Tanga and Mtwara. Dar es Salaam stations charge 2,752...

Mastercard convened its inaugural Africa Edge Summit in Nairobi on Tuesday, assembling executives from banks, financial technology firms, telecommunications companies and regulatory agencies to discuss advancing the continent's electronic payment networks. The gathering examined strategies for...

Tanzania's tea sector has achieved a major pricing breakthrough through its Digital Online Tea Auction platform, with rates climbing to $1.55 per kilogram during the 42nd sale. That figure represents the highest mark since the electronic system began operating in 2023 and signals growing...

Tanzania's newly elected lawmakers must arrive in Dodoma from Nov. 8 through Nov. 10 for registration before the 13th Parliament convenes, National Assembly Clerk Baraka Leonard announced. The inaugural session begins on Nov. 11 under a presidential order published on Nov. 4 in the Government...

Tanzania's tourism sector has returned to normal operations after authorities quickly addressed disturbances that followed recent elections, according to government officials. Nteghenjwa Hosseah, who leads the government communication unit, confirmed on Wednesday that social and economic...

Tanzania experienced coordinated disruption targeting public confidence rather than genuine economic collapse during its recent political transition. Before late October, the country maintained inflation near 3.4 percent with foreign reserves covering over five months of imports and a shilling...

Mwanza, Tanzania, is emerging as a significant destination for domestic investment, anchored by its prime position along Lake Victoria. The city has become more than a picturesque site known for sunset views and abundant Nile perch. Regional authorities are actively encouraging Tanzanian...