Tanzania4 Feb 2026'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in ZambiaAhmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.4 Feb 202630 Dec 2025Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in AfricaPost-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.30 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Chronic water shortages dampen holiday mood in Tanzania's biggest cityA drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.24 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets desertedThere is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.9 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victimsThere is evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and the concealment of bodies, 17 embassies say. 5 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protestsMeta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.4 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Cancer survivor scales Kilimanjaro for charityMark Harrington and friend Dean Hands endured freezing conditions to aid bowel cancer patient care. 3 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrestThe opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.25 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Poll unrest has 'stained' Tanzania's global image, president saysTanzania relies on foreign loans, but "what happened eroded our global credibility", President Samia says.18 Nov 2025...
