Tanzania

Country Tanzania
Capital Dodoma
Continent Africa
Currency Tanzanian shilling(TZS)
Languages Swahili & English

Dar es Salaam

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Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and popular opposition have led to two contentious elections since 1995, which the ruling party won despite international observers' claims of voting irregularities.

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Simbu from Tanzania wins marathon gold in historic photo finish - Al JazeeraSimbu from Tanzania wins marathon gold in historic photo finish  Al Jazeera

Tanzania: grip tightens around opposition as presidential election approaches - africanews.comTanzania: grip tightens around opposition as presidential election approaches  africanews.com

Tanzania halts soda ash mining to save world’s Lesser Flamingos - Down To EarthTanzania halts soda ash mining to save world’s Lesser Flamingos  Down To Earth

World Athletics Championships 2025: Alphonce Simbu wins Tanzania's first-ever world gold in men's marathon photo finish - Olympics.comWorld Athletics Championships 2025: Alphonce Simbu wins Tanzania's first-ever world gold in men's marathon photo finish  Olympics.com

Tanzania's Simbu grabs marathon gold in nail-biting photo finish | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTanzania's Simbu grabs marathon gold in nail-biting photo finish | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Why Tanzanian start-ups need finance to fight climate change - Down To EarthWhy Tanzanian start-ups need finance to fight climate change  Down To Earth

CHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Morocco – How to Watch & Predicted Score - Morocco World NewsCHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Morocco – How to Watch & Predicted Score  Morocco World News

TVS Motor rolls out TVS King Deluxe Plus CNG 3-wheeler in Tanzania - The Economic TimesTVS Motor rolls out TVS King Deluxe Plus CNG 3-wheeler in Tanzania  The Economic Times

Why Is the Stunting Rate Higher Among Children in Tanzania's Breadbasket Regions? | Newswise - NewswiseWhy Is the Stunting Rate Higher Among Children in Tanzania's Breadbasket Regions? | Newswise  Newswise

Carmelite missionaries mourn death of Superior General, three sisters in Tanzania - Vatican NewsCarmelite missionaries mourn death of Superior General, three sisters in Tanzania  Vatican News

4 Carmelite religious sisters, driver killed in crash in Tanzania - Catholic News Agency4 Carmelite religious sisters, driver killed in crash in Tanzania  Catholic News Agency

Tanzania Institute of Bankers and WorldQuant University Launch Partnership - Business WireTanzania Institute of Bankers and WorldQuant University Launch Partnership  Business Wire

Vodacom Tanzania plans major technology modernisation investment - Developing TelecomsVodacom Tanzania plans major technology modernisation investment  Developing Telecoms

Tanzania abductions: Activist Sativa tells the BBC how he was shot and left for dead - BBCTanzania abductions: Activist Sativa tells the BBC how he was shot and left for dead  BBC

Tanzania opposition presidential candidate banned from running - RFITanzania opposition presidential candidate banned from running  RFI

Kenya and Tanzania Unite on Mau Forest, Mara River Restoration to Boost its Growth in Tourism, Economy and Sustainability - Travel And Tour WorldKenya and Tanzania Unite on Mau Forest, Mara River Restoration to Boost its Growth in Tourism, Economy and Sustainability  Travel And Tour World

Vodacom Tanzania to spend $100M on tech modernization project - Connecting AfricaVodacom Tanzania to spend $100M on tech modernization project  Connecting Africa

A Historic Photo Finish! Marathon Runner Simbu Wins Tanzania's First-Ever Gold Medal: WATCH - News18A Historic Photo Finish! Marathon Runner Simbu Wins Tanzania's First-Ever Gold Medal: WATCH  News18

Simbu clinches Tanzania's first-ever World Championships gold with marathon victory in Tokyo - XinhuaSimbu clinches Tanzania's first-ever World Championships gold with marathon victory in Tokyo  Xinhua

How Tanzania’s ‘hero rats’ are saving lives by sniffing out landmines, tuberculosis - FirstpostHow Tanzania’s ‘hero rats’ are saving lives by sniffing out landmines, tuberculosis  Firstpost

Tanzanian-born former Holy See diplomat dies in Rome - Vatican NewsTanzanian-born former Holy See diplomat dies in Rome  Vatican News

Journey to Tanzania: A Mission of Faith and Connection - Southern Arkansas UniversityJourney to Tanzania: A Mission of Faith and Connection  Southern Arkansas University

Tanzania: Immigration Status Checks Required for Foreign National Employees and Permanent Residents - FragomenTanzania: Immigration Status Checks Required for Foreign National Employees and Permanent Residents  Fragomen

Vodacom Tanzania Commits $100M to Modernize Networks and Drive Digital Inclusion - TechAfrica NewsVodacom Tanzania Commits $100M to Modernize Networks and Drive Digital Inclusion  TechAfrica News

Day three round-up: field favourites and breakthrough performers take titles in Tokyo | News | Tokyo 25 - worldathletics.orgDay three round-up: field favourites and breakthrough performers take titles in Tokyo | News | Tokyo 25  worldathletics.org

In Tragic Road Accident, Four Catholic Sisters Returning from Profession Event in Mwanza, Tanzania, Die Alongside Driver - aciafrica.orgIn Tragic Road Accident, Four Catholic Sisters Returning from Profession Event in Mwanza, Tanzania, Die Alongside Driver  aciafrica.org

Zimbabwe Unites With Indonesia, South Africa, Botswana, China, Egypt, Tanzania And More In Canada’s New Travel Advisory This Fall Due To Political And Social Changes - Travel And Tour WorldZimbabwe Unites With Indonesia, South Africa, Botswana, China, Egypt, Tanzania And More In Canada’s New Travel Advisory This Fall Due To Political And Social Changes  Travel And Tour World

U.S. and Tanzanian Special Forces Strengthen Partnership Through Joint Training in Tanzania - DVIDSU.S. and Tanzanian Special Forces Strengthen Partnership Through Joint Training in Tanzania  DVIDS

WATCH: Simbu snatches marathon gold from Petros at the line at World Athletics Championships 2025 - SportstarWATCH: Simbu snatches marathon gold from Petros at the line at World Athletics Championships 2025  Sportstar

Gambia Joins Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and More to Skyrocketing Africa’s Tourism with Sustainable Growth and Unique Eco-Tourism Offerings: Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldGambia Joins Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and More to Skyrocketing Africa’s Tourism with Sustainable Growth and Unique Eco-Tourism Offerings: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Men’s marathon ends in photo-finish as Tanzanian Alphonce Felix Simbu pips Eritrean-born German Amanal Petros at the tape - The Indian ExpressMen’s marathon ends in photo-finish as Tanzanian Alphonce Felix Simbu pips Eritrean-born German Amanal Petros at the tape  The Indian Express

Tanzania awards HV transmission contracts - African EnergyTanzania awards HV transmission contracts  African Energy

WFP Tanzania Country Brief - June 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Tanzania Country Brief - June 2025  ReliefWeb

DREF Operation MDRTZ039 Final Report: Tanzania Marburg Outbreak 2025 - ReliefWebDREF Operation MDRTZ039 Final Report: Tanzania Marburg Outbreak 2025  ReliefWeb

The Chanzo Morning Briefing Tanzania News – September 17, 2025 - The ChanzoThe Chanzo Morning Briefing Tanzania News – September 17, 2025  The Chanzo

Lives changed, barriers broken, and hope restored - UNFPA TanzaniaLives changed, barriers broken, and hope restored  UNFPA Tanzania

Tanzania telecoms operator Vodacom to invest $100mn in Vision 2030 technology upgrade - MarketScreenerTanzania telecoms operator Vodacom to invest $100mn in Vision 2030 technology upgrade  MarketScreener

Air Tanzania to Resume Europe Flights After EU Approval, Boosting Connectivity and Tourism Growth - Travel And Tour WorldAir Tanzania to Resume Europe Flights After EU Approval, Boosting Connectivity and Tourism Growth  Travel And Tour World

First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros in world marathon - RFIFirst-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros in world marathon  RFI

Tanzania’s biggest bank overhauls core banking system to chase regional growth - TechCabalTanzania’s biggest bank overhauls core banking system to chase regional growth  TechCabal

Tanzanian Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa Dies at 67 after Serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Five Countries - aciafrica.orgTanzanian Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa Dies at 67 after Serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Five Countries  aciafrica.org

Maasai Mara guide claims Tanzania blocking wildebeests from entering Kenya: "Wanakuja na ndege" - MSNMaasai Mara guide claims Tanzania blocking wildebeests from entering Kenya: "Wanakuja na ndege"  MSN

Tanzania prepares to launch first communication satellite - Ipp mediaTanzania prepares to launch first communication satellite  Ipp media

Inaugural India, Africa maritime engagement exercise begins in Tanzania - The HinduInaugural India, Africa maritime engagement exercise begins in Tanzania  The Hindu

Tanzania • President Samia Suluhu Hassan's pre-election protectionist turn - Africa IntelligenceTanzania • President Samia Suluhu Hassan's pre-election protectionist turn  Africa Intelligence

Tanzania’s Simbu wins marathon gold in rare photo finish, Kenyans wilt - Daily NationTanzania’s Simbu wins marathon gold in rare photo finish, Kenyans wilt  Daily Nation

Tanzania opposition presidential candidate Mpina barred again - TRT EspañolTanzania opposition presidential candidate Mpina barred again  TRT Español

Tanzania: Grip tightens around opposition as presidential election approaches - africanews.comTanzania: Grip tightens around opposition as presidential election approaches  africanews.com

World Athletics Championships: Simbu wins first-ever Tanzanian gold - TRT EspañolWorld Athletics Championships: Simbu wins first-ever Tanzanian gold  TRT Español

Tanzania: Opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina barred from running for second time - africanews.comTanzania: Opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina barred from running for second time  africanews.com

Bank of Tanzania wins global award for digital financial inclusion innovations - thecitizen.co.tzBank of Tanzania wins global award for digital financial inclusion innovations  thecitizen.co.tz

GLOBALink | Chinese-built library opens new doors for students at Tanzania's top university - XinhuaGLOBALink | Chinese-built library opens new doors for students at Tanzania's top university  Xinhua

The United Republic of Tanzania – Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) – National Report, January 2025 - World Health Organization (WHO)The United Republic of Tanzania – Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) – National Report, January 2025  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tanzania Disqualifies Opposition Candidate Mpina Again - StratNews GlobalTanzania Disqualifies Opposition Candidate Mpina Again  StratNews Global

Tanzanian Airlines Reclaim Their European Footprint With EU Approval, Ushering In A New Era Of International Travel And Strengthening Economic Ties - Travel And Tour WorldTanzanian Airlines Reclaim Their European Footprint With EU Approval, Ushering In A New Era Of International Travel And Strengthening Economic Ties  Travel And Tour World

Exploring Tanzania’s Ngualla Rare Earths Project: A Strategic Resource - Discovery AlertExploring Tanzania’s Ngualla Rare Earths Project: A Strategic Resource  Discovery Alert

Tanzania website banned for reporting on Samia’s links to controversial businessman - The Africa Report.comTanzania website banned for reporting on Samia’s links to controversial businessman  The Africa Report.com

ATHLETICS: Tanzania’s Simbu wins all-out sprint finish over Petros in men’s Worlds marathon in Tokyo! - The Sports ExaminerATHLETICS: Tanzania’s Simbu wins all-out sprint finish over Petros in men’s Worlds marathon in Tokyo!  The Sports Examiner

Launch of the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) project in Tanzania - World Meteorological Organization WMOLaunch of the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) project in Tanzania  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Japan denies giving away city to Tanzania after misinformation sparks anti-immigration backlash - CNNJapan denies giving away city to Tanzania after misinformation sparks anti-immigration backlash  CNN

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Tanzania - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Tanzania  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Tanzania, Japan team up on carbon markets - dailynews.co.tzTanzania, Japan team up on carbon markets  dailynews.co.tz

The Egyptians finding a ‘second home’ after migrating south to Tanzania - Al JazeeraThe Egyptians finding a ‘second home’ after migrating south to Tanzania  Al Jazeera

Tanzania urged to invest in youth for Taekwondo success - thecitizen.co.tzTanzania urged to invest in youth for Taekwondo success  thecitizen.co.tz

A Decade of Partnership : Working Together for a More Resilient Tanzania - World BankA Decade of Partnership : Working Together for a More Resilient Tanzania  World Bank

Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred - ReutersTanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred  Reuters

Pressure grows on Tanzania to free victim of domestic violence who has been on death row for 13 years - The GuardianPressure grows on Tanzania to free victim of domestic violence who has been on death row for 13 years  The Guardian

AI Ready and Responsible: Tanzania Unveils National Assessment at Africa Internet Governance Forum - UNESCOAI Ready and Responsible: Tanzania Unveils National Assessment at Africa Internet Governance Forum  UNESCO

Japan-Tanzania Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Tanzania Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Tanzanian President Pledges to Strengthen Tobacco Sector in Re-Election Campaign - Tobacco ReporterTanzanian President Pledges to Strengthen Tobacco Sector in Re-Election Campaign  Tobacco Reporter

Controversial mining project in Tanzania’s Lake Natron halted - BirdLife InternationalControversial mining project in Tanzania’s Lake Natron halted  BirdLife International

India supports Tanzania’s nuclear ambitions - Nuclear Engineering InternationalIndia supports Tanzania’s nuclear ambitions  Nuclear Engineering International

United Republic of Tanzania - World Food Program USAUnited Republic of Tanzania  World Food Program USA

Tanzania gears up for satellite communications - dailynews.co.tzTanzania gears up for satellite communications  dailynews.co.tz

Tanzania's Opposition Candidate Barred from Running a Second Time - allAfrica.comTanzania's Opposition Candidate Barred from Running a Second Time  allAfrica.com

Shipping from India to Mombasa, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania? A Heavy Lift Surcharge (HLC) is coming up - Hapag-LloydShipping from India to Mombasa, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania? A Heavy Lift Surcharge (HLC) is coming up  Hapag-Lloyd

Tanzania travel - Lonely PlanetTanzania travel  Lonely Planet

UNESCO, Republic of Korea and Tanzania launch third phase of - UNESCOUNESCO, Republic of Korea and Tanzania launch third phase of  UNESCO

Tanzania’s independence leader Julius Nyerere built a new army fit for African liberation: how he did it - The ConversationTanzania’s independence leader Julius Nyerere built a new army fit for African liberation: how he did it  The Conversation

Tanzania issues the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025 restricting business activities by non-citizens - DentonsTanzania issues the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025 restricting business activities by non-citizens  Dentons

Reclaiming Tanzania’s Deep Past—Together - SAPIENS – Anthropology MagazineReclaiming Tanzania’s Deep Past—Together  SAPIENS – Anthropology Magazine

United Republic of Tanzania: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundUnited Republic of Tanzania: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

Tanzania: Democracy dies when dissent is crushed - ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.Tanzania: Democracy dies when dissent is crushed  ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.

Tanzania ropes in Austrian firm to advance digital education - dailynews.co.tzTanzania ropes in Austrian firm to advance digital education  dailynews.co.tz

Swarm of bees halts football match in Tanzania, sending players to ground - Gulf NewsSwarm of bees halts football match in Tanzania, sending players to ground  Gulf News

Why Tundu Lissu’s treason trial is a litmus test for Tanzania’s democracy - The EastAfricanWhy Tundu Lissu’s treason trial is a litmus test for Tanzania’s democracy  The EastAfrican

One man’s dream of a hepatitis-free Tanzania - World Health Organization (WHO)One man’s dream of a hepatitis-free Tanzania  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tanzania Launch of the Technology Needs Assessment to Drive Innovation and Inclusive Development - Welcome to the United NationsTanzania Launch of the Technology Needs Assessment to Drive Innovation and Inclusive Development  Welcome to the United Nations

Tanzania heads to polls amid party and opposition splits - dw.comTanzania heads to polls amid party and opposition splits  dw.com

Tanzania draw Portugal, Japan in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 - cecafaTanzania draw Portugal, Japan in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025  cecafa

HIV and TB Overview: Tanzania - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Tanzania  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

3,000-year-old trees never before seen by humans discovered in Tanzania - Times of India3,000-year-old trees never before seen by humans discovered in Tanzania  Times of India

Pilot uranium processing plant launched in Tanzania - World Nuclear NewsPilot uranium processing plant launched in Tanzania  World Nuclear News

Tanzania’s bold climate justice stand tall - dailynews.co.tzTanzania’s bold climate justice stand tall  dailynews.co.tz

Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenya backlash - BBCTanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenya backlash  BBC

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Tanzania - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Tanzania  Human Rights Watch

KCB East Africa Golf Tour lands in Tanzania, set to roar at Lugalo Golf Club this Saturday - Ipp mediaKCB East Africa Golf Tour lands in Tanzania, set to roar at Lugalo Golf Club this Saturday  Ipp media

At least 38 people killed in Tanzania bus collision, subsequent fire - Al JazeeraAt least 38 people killed in Tanzania bus collision, subsequent fire  Al Jazeera

Zanzibar Island Is Transforming Africa’s Tourism Landscape as Global Visitors Explore Its Shores and Culture in Tanzania. Are You Ready to Discover Its Wonders? - Travel And Tour WorldZanzibar Island Is Transforming Africa’s Tourism Landscape as Global Visitors Explore Its Shores and Culture in Tanzania. Are You Ready to Discover Its Wonders?  Travel And Tour World

The Chanzo Morning Briefing Tanzania News – September 16, 2025 - The ChanzoThe Chanzo Morning Briefing Tanzania News – September 16, 2025  The Chanzo