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Young Tanzanians are fed up with not getting a slice of the economic action – research

When young Tanzanians poured into the streets on 29 October 2025, most observers saw an election protest. Protests in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza and other cities were met with live ammunition and internet blackouts. There were hundreds of casualties, according to human rights organisations.

The Conversation

Doubts over hosts’ readiness set to force postponement of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed until 2028 owing to doubts over the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host

The Guardian - UK

Children’s views are rarely sought by researchers: we found a way to do it

Adults think we know what is best for children. We have responsibility for them – feeding them, clothing them, educating them, protecting them, loving them – but we also assume rights over them, and on their behalf. Adults make rules (including laws and policies) about what children can and cannot…

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East Africa’s dismal football record doesn’t match its passion – what needs to happen

East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable current running through the region. Yet, despite fan support, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania haven’t translated this enthusiasm into sustained international success.

The Conversation

Tanzania eyes East Africa’s pharmaceutical hub crown {Business Africa}

Tanzania is betting on local drug manufacturing to reduce imports and become East Africa’s pharmaceutical hub and we find out how Africa's private sector is fixing the supply chain to minimise the billions lost in post-harvest logistics.

Euronews

Tanzania is losing fertile land to soil erosion: what’s happening and what can be done

Across large parts of northern Tanzania, gully erosion – soil erosion caused by flowing water – is cutting deep scars through fertile farmland, grazing areas, roads and even villages. These gullies grow faster every year and what was once a slow environmental process has accelerated into a humanitarian threat. It…

The Conversation

Edwin Mtei, Tanzania’s first central bank governor, left lessons on leadership

Edwin Mtei, who passed away on 20 January 2026, was the first governor of Tanzania’s Central Bank after independence from Britain.

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Tanzania’s president raised hopes for women’s political representation – the 2025 elections show much remains to be done

President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s historic rise as Tanzania’s first woman head of state broke a decades-old tradition of male dominance. In keeping with political precedent, she also became chairperson of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. That made Hassan the first woman to hold this position.

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Diaz sends Morocco to AFCON quarter-finals with 1-0 victory over Tanzania

Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz maintained his goal-a-game record at the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring to take Morocco into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya’s ‘night running’: how a rural ritual with links to witchcraft became an urban staple

In parts of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, it is not uncommon to hear of individuals who run naked at night. They cause trouble and instil fear in the neighbourhood. They throw stones on rooftops, make animal noises, bang on windows and doors, and chase night travellers.

The Conversation

Five things we learned on Day 9: No dancing for Put as Tanzania party on

Uganda boss Paul Put said he would invite his players to dance with him if they were to beat Nigeria, but the team was denied the chance to see their Belgian coach's moves after a 3-1 defeat.

Radio France Internationale

Tanzania reach Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages for first time

Tanzania qualified for the knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, following a 1-1 draw against Tunisia on Tuesday night in Rabat.

Radio France Internationale

Who Nigeria will face in AFCON last 16 as opponents confirmed

Super Eagles now know their next assignment at the Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard

Uganda vs Nigeria LIVE: AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today

Super Eagles finish their Group C campaign on a high at the Africa Cup of Nations

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Radio France Internationale

Shocked Tunisians vow to recover mojo for Cup of Nations crunch against Tanzania

Tunisia boss Sami Trabelsi on Sunday backed his players to recover from a nightmare 75 minutes against Nigeria during which they conceded three goals and rediscover their panache for the final Group C game on Tuesday against Tanzania.

Euronews

Making Africa’s Creative Sector Bankable {Business Africa}

We explore how Africa’s booming creative industry is transforming cultural influence into hard, bankable collateral while Dar es Salaam’s Megacity Challenge – Traffic gridlock is tightening its grip on Tanzania’s commercial capital as the city edges toward megacity status.

Radio France Internationale

Five things we learned on Day 3: Big cats growl as a birthday boy creaks

Tunisia and Senegal cruised past Uganda and Botswana while Nigeria teetered past Tanzania, whose birthday boy skipper says the 2027 Cup of Nations might be one too far.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria open Cup of Nations account with gritty win over Tanzania

Nigeria started their bid for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday night with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania at the Stade de Fez.

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Senegal open Afcon title bid with 3-0 victory as Nigeria labour to win over Tanzania

Senegal looked the stronger of the two title contenders, with Nicolas Jackson scoring a brace for the 2021 champions

Evening Standard

Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: Ademola Lookman seals nervy opening win for Super Eagles at AFCON

A frustrating night for Victor Osimhen as Eric Chelle’s side labour to victory at Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa Cup of Nations

The Guardian - UK

From Rochdale to Rabat: the Lancashire duo at the forefront of Tanzania’s Afcon bid

Friends Tarryn Allarakhia and Haji Mnoga will step out together in Morocco having shared a path in the English lower leagues

Radio France Internationale

Tanzania police accused of ‘unlawful lethal force’ after protests left 700 dead

Evidence gathered by human rights NGO Amnesty International shows Tanzania’s post-election protests were met with overwhelming force, with the United Nations estimating at least 700 people were killed in the unrest – raising questions about the future of civic freedoms in the country.

The Conversation

Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever

Autocratic leaders in Africa like their numbers to be in the high 90s, it appears.

Evening Standard

AFCON 2025 final result as Senegal clinch second title after beating Morocco

Africa Cup of Nations final descends into chaos

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