The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) witnessed heartbreak for four nations as Sudan, Tunisia, Tanzania, and South Africa bowed out at the Round of 16 stage in Morocco. The exits came after Sunday’s intense knockout clashes, leaving fans and pundits reflecting on the fine margins that separate triumph from disappointment in Africa’s premier football …
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is facing heightened international scrutiny as a coalition of regional and global civil society organisations has petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged crimes against humanity linked to the country’s disputed October 29 presidential election. The 82-page petition, submitted by groups including the Madrid Bar Association and the …
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has expressed worries that Tanzania’s election-period internet blackout and the continued suspension of X (formerly Twitter), which have cost the East African country over $238 million, are infringements on the citizens' digital rights. The digital rights advocacy group said in a statement on Wednesday, 5 November, stating that it remained concerned about …
Air travel in Tanzania grounded to a halt over the weekend as domestic flights were cancelled and international travel severely disrupted following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landslide election victory, which opposition groups have rejected. Hundreds of passengers were stranded at airports, with many unable to access flight information due to widespread internet blackouts. “We are …
China has shipped its first-ever batch of domestically produced poultry hatching eggs to Tanzania, a move experts say could reshape livestock farming across East Africa. The shipment of 35,000 white-feathered “Guangming No. 2” broiler eggs departed Yunnan Province on Friday, marking a major milestone for China’s agricultural exports. The eggs, specially bred for meat production, …
The broader African cryptocurrency market continues to show promise, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading at approximately $113,006, marking a 0.14% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) is priced around $4,196, reflecting a slight 0.31% gain. Other prominent cryptocurrencies like Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) are also experiencing minor fluctuations. These price …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A new directive by the Tanzanian government prohibiting foreign nationals from owning and operating businesses in 15 small-scale sectors has triggered backlash in neighbouring Kenya and renewed concerns over regional trade relations. The sweeping ban affects activities such as mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining, crop buying on farms, beauty salons, …
