President Samia Tells Youth They Hold Tanzania’s Future, Warns of Declining Unity
President Samia Suluhu Hassan says Tanzania’s future lies in its youth, urging unity as she warns of weakening social cohesion among young people.
East & Central Africa
Latest news from East and Central Africa, covering politics, security, economies, and regional relations. Reporting from countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, and Rwanda.
Tanzania Government Rebuilds 200 Stalls at Simu 2000 Market Three Weeks After Fire
Authorities in Ubungo say over 200 new stalls have been built at Simu 2000 market, three weeks after a fire destroyed hundreds of traders’ businesses.
Dangote Moves to Build East Africa’s First Mega Oil Refinery in Tanzania
Africa’s richest businessman signals readiness to back a major oil refinery in Tanzania, as regional leaders push for energy independence and reduced reliance on imports.
Tanzania’s 2025 Election Violence Report Nears Release After 63,000 Testimonies
A national inquiry into violence linked to Tanzania’s 2025 general election is nearing completion, with thousands of testimonies gathered ahead of a report submission to the president.
Tanzania Hits Back at Kenya’s Ruto: “We Are Also a Middle-Income Country”
Tanzania has responded to President William Ruto’s remarks on regional development, insisting it is also a middle-income country and rejecting claims about Kenya’s road dominance.
New BBC Investigation Exposes British Soldiers Leaving Children in Kenya, DNA Tests Confirm Paternity
A major BBC Africa Eye investigation has uncovered decades of British soldiers fathering and abandoning children in Kenya, with new DNA evidence now confirming paternity claims.
Ruto Defends Fuel Prices, Says Kenya Is ‘Middle-Income’ Compared to ‘Less Developed’ Neighbors
Kenyan President William Ruto has defended the country’s fuel prices, arguing that comparisons with neighboring states often ignore key economic and infrastructure realities. Speaking in a recent address, Ruto said many Kenyans frequently question why fuel costs in Kenya are…
Tanzania Plans Over 52,000 Public Sector Jobs in 2026/27 Budget
The Tanzania government has announced plans to create more than 52,000 jobs in public institutions as part of its 2026/2027 budget, aiming to improve service delivery and address staffing gaps. Presenting the budget in Parliament in Dodoma, Minister of State…
Kenya Seeks Emergency Funding from World Bank Amid Impact of Iran War
Kenya has sought emergency funding from the World Bank as the economic shock from the Iran conflict drives fuel price fears, inflation, and rising living costs.
Burundi Minister Bugaga Found Dead in Sugarcane Field Over Mysterious Circumstances
A senior government minister in Burundi has been found dead in a sugarcane field, triggering a wave of questions and speculation as police open an investigation into what officials are calling an unexplained death.
