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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Who Nigeria will face in AFCON last 16 as opponents confirmed

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

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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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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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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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.

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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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The Independent UK

Tanzanian cities are empty as police patrol streets following calls for protests

Police officers have heavily patrolled mostly empty streets in major Tanzanian cities

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Tanzania accused of hiding bodies of those killed in post-election protests

A Tanzanian doctor has reported hundreds of corpses being taken from the hospital where he works, appearing to corroborate accusations from Western officials and the UN that the government removed the bodies of those killed during protests following the presidential election at the end of October.

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Exploring the Untamed Beauty of Tanzania: The Reasons Adventure Travelers Are Scrambling to East Africa

To adventure lovers, there can be nothing better than the untamed, unrefined beauty of Tanzania.

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Tanzania’s descent into repression is a stark warning of how fast Africa’s progress can be eroded

When she became president, Samia Suluhu Hassan offered hope. But the country’s sudden democratic decay is more than just a national tragedy

Latin Times

Tiffany Haddish on Going to Africa with Her Besties, Bad Bunny's Smell and That Promise from Diego Luna

Tiffany Haddish didn't just go to Africa with her friends, she turned it into the trip you wish your group chat could pull off. In her new Peacock docuseries, Tiffany Haddish Goes Off, the Emmy-winning star takes us to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania with her three besties from elementary…

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Guinea-Bissau’s presidential poll has already failed the credibility test

Guinea-Bissau heads into its November elections against the backdrop of a deepening crisis of electoral legitimacy across Africa. In recent months, a string of elections has reinforced the perception that incumbency, not competition, remains the standard.

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First-Time Tanzania Travel Guide: Luxury Visas, Safaris & Culture 2026

Your curated introduction to seamless travel, effortless entry, and unforgettable safari experiences.

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