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Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
September 7, 2026'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
September 3, 2026Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline as his successor named
Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.
August 27, 2026Iran war makes multibillion-dollar Tanzania LNG more attractive, Equinor says - Reuters
Iran war makes multibillion-dollar Tanzania LNG more attractive, Equinor says Reuters
August 25, 2026Tanzania commissions country's largest hydropower plant - Reuters
Tanzania commissions country's largest hydropower plant Reuters
August 22, 2026Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
July 24, 2026US to give Tanzania $1.3 billion under five-year health pact - Reuters
US to give Tanzania $1.3 billion under five-year health pact Reuters
July 2, 2026Tanzania has nationwide blackout after power grid failure, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Tanzania has nationwide blackout after power grid failure, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
June 27, 2026East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
May 23, 2026US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
May 22, 2026More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
April 23, 2026Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.
April 10, 2026Lebanon strikes, peace talks and the 'Ketamine Queen' - Reuters
Lebanon strikes, peace talks and the 'Ketamine Queen' Reuters
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Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
The Tanzanian president's (pictured above) husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, kept a low profile and was rarely pictured The husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has d
'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media
Boniface Mgala and a friend were pulled out of a restaurant and attacked by a mob that accused them of stealing a man's genitals More than 80 people were killed between October 2025 and July this ye
Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named
Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi (L) was nominated as the new vice-president to replace Emmanuel Nchimbi (R) Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) par
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Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
Melkisedek Kaijage was among more than 130 people arrested earlier this month A Tanzanian university lecturer who was arrested earlier this month over allegations of inciting anti-government protests
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US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The US has sanctioned a senior Tanzanian police official over allegations linked to the "torture and sexual assault" of East African rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire last year. I
More than 500 killed in Tanzania poll violence: govt
Updated April 23, 2026, 2:52 p.m. | By AFP Sign up: Share this: Tanzania's electoral violence last year left at least 518 dead, a government-appointed commission said Thursday, giving a
Inquiry Finds More Than 500 People Were Killed in Tanzania Election Violence
Thursday, April 23, 2026
518 killed, over 2,000 injured in Tanzania's 2025 post-election unrest: official report
Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry Mohamed Chande Othman (L) presents a report on the post-election violence of October 2025 to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan (R) at State House in Dar
Commission: 518 killed in election-related violence in Tanzania, majority from gunshots
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Tanzania postelection inquiry shows 518 people died in last year’s violence
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers remarks during a campaign rally in Iringa, Tanzania, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo, File) DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — At least 518 people died in last y
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
A total of 518 people died in Tanzania from "unnatural causes", including 197 who were shot dead, in the widespread protests that followed last year's general election, the commission of inquiry set u
Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
Tanzanian musician Sefu Shabani, popularly known as Matonya, has been arrested and charged with rape in Kenya. The 43-year-old denied the charge when he appeared in court in the coastal city of Momba
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