Samia Suluhu Hassan is the 6th President of the United Republic of Tanzania, assuming office in March 2021 following the death of John Pombe Joseph Magufuli. Born in Zanzibar in 1960, she is the first female president in Tanzania’s history. Before the presidency, she served as Vice President and held various ministerial roles in the Union and Zanzibar governments.
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Tanzania for a three-day state visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties, trade, investment and economic cooperation.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has defended Tanzania's non-aligned foreign policy, saying the country will continue working with all major global powers despite growing geopolitical tensions and recent criticism from Western partners.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday swore in nine newly appointed Court of Appeal judges during a ceremony held at State House in Dar es Salaam. The swearing-in event took place on May 26, 2026, at around 4:00 a.m.,…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Friday held talks with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in Dar es Salaam as debate continues over where East Africa’s mega oil refinery project could eventually be built.
ACT-Wazalendo’s women’s wing says it will challenge the Tanzanian government in court over a confidential report into election-related violence and killings.
European lawmakers have criticized Tanzania after authorities repeatedly delayed a planned human rights mission, raising concerns over democracy and political freedoms in the country.
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The nationwide ban in Tanzania of the social media service, X, has been officially lifted. This decision returns access to ordinary Tanzanians. They can now log on to the service without using a Virtual Private…
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba used a major health anniversary event to urge African nations to unite in the fight against cancer and strengthen continental health systems, saying shared action and cooperation are needed to tackle rising cancer burdens across the continent.
Following high-level diplomatic talks in Moscow, Tanzania and Russia have unveiled a set of new agreements to expand cooperation in agricultural technology, nuclear energy research, and broader bilateral ties.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday reopened Kariakoo Market in Dar es Salaam, marking a major step in restoring a key commercial hub after extensive reconstruction.
