The Latest Breaking News from Tanzania

Being light-skinned can lead to 'reverse colorism' in many parts of the world

Racism is often debated, discussed and analyzed in politics, the classroom and the workplace.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2022

Tanzania plane crash survivors, rescuers describe heroics laced with tragedy

When the waters of Lake Victoria started gushing into the cabin of Flight PW494, passenger Mectrida Samuel knew she had to act fast. Around her, others were frantically trying free themselves and keep above the fast-rising water.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Man risks life to save plane crash survivors

A fisherman dived underwater and tried to save the pilots stuck in the cockpit of a plane that crashed. He then woke up in hospital.

The New Daily · Nov 8, 2022

Death toll rises after plane crash in Lake Victoria in Tanzania

The death toll from Sunday's plane crash in Lake Victoria in Tanzania jumped to 19, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said, after the Precision Air flight with dozens of passengers aboard plunged into water while approaching the northwestern city of Bukoba.

France 24 · Nov 6, 2022

A plane crash in Tanzania has left at least 19 people dead

The plane crashed into Lake Victoria after taking off from Dar es Salaam. Authorities said at least 26 people who were on the Precision Air flight were rescued and taken to the hospital.

WEKU · Nov 6, 2022

Nineteen dead after passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

The state broadcaster said the crash landing took place amid storms and heavy rains

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022

Commercial Plane Crashes In Tanzania's Lake Victoria, Rescue Operations Underway

Tanzania's precision air crashed into Lake Victoria which is Africa's largest lake by area on Sunday, CNN reported citing the officials. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2022

Tanzania: Small passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria

A small passenger plane has crashed into Lake Victoria on approach to an airport in Tanzania

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Tanzania plane crash death toll rises to 19: PM

At least 26 rescued after the aircraft plunged into Lake Victoria while attempting to land during stormy weather.

Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2022

Passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania, 19 dead

At least 19 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Sunday while trying to land at a nearby airport, the prime minister and airline said.

Reuters · Nov 6, 2022