Over decades, Tanzania has been celebrated across East Africa as the “Island of Peace,” a beacon of stability and harmony in a region often fraught […]
Year: 2025
Dar es Salaam Slowly Reopens After Curfew Lifted
Life in Dar es Salaam is gradually returning to normal after the government officially lifted the curfew that had been in place for several weeks. […]
African Observers Question Tanzania Elections Amid Reports of Intimidation and Violence
African election observers say Tanzanians were largely unable to “express their democratic will” during the October 29 presidential and parliamentary elections, citing intimidation, censorship, and […]
Will Uganda Catch a Cold After Tanzania Sneezed? Fears Grow Over Trade and Energy Ties Amid Regional Tensions
As tensions rise in Tanzania following post-election unrest and internet restrictions, Uganda is watching closely — with growing concern over how the crisis could affect […]
Tanzania Faces Partial Internet Blackout and Curfew After Disputed Election
Tanzanians remain under a partial internet blackout following a five-day nationwide shutdown that began on October 29, during a tense and violent general election. The […]
If Tanzania Burns, East Africa Bleeds: Why Regional Peace Must Be a Shared Priority
When flames rise in Tanzania, the smoke does not stop at her borders — it drifts across East Africa. The recent post-election violence in Tanzania […]
Uganda’s First Oil Expected to Flow in 2026 as Drilling Accelerates in Albertine Region
Uganda’s long-awaited dream of becoming an oil-producing nation is closer than ever, with government officials and oil companies confirming that commercial oil production is expected […]
Experts Urge Uganda to Cut Smartphone Taxes and Focus on Broadband Use to Bridge Digital Divide
Experts and industry leaders have called on the Ugandan government to reduce taxes on smartphones and shift focus from expanding network coverage to increasing internet […]
“It Swept Everything Away”: Survivors Recount Horror of Elgeyo Marakwet Landslide That Killed 30
Residents of Chesongoch village in Elgeyo Marakwet County are still in shock after a deadly landslide swept through their homes on Saturday night, killing at […]
Uhuru’s Secret Barber: Meet Julius Ngugutu, the Man Behind the Former President’s Sharp Look
Behind every great man, there is someone who helps him stay confident — and for former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, that person is Julius Ngugutu, […]