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Topic: Tanzania

US sanctions Tanzania police official, bars him over rights violations

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-05-22 17:02:54

US sanctions Tanzania police boss Faustine Mafwele over alleged human rights abuses linked to torture of activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire in May 2025, bars him from entering US.

Benga fans gather in Tanzania to honour icon Daniel Owino Misiani

By Ben Ahenda   2026-05-17 10:39:05

Fans of late Benga legend Daniel Owino Misiani are marking 20 years since his death with celebrations in Kenya and Tanzania, culminating in a major tribute event in his native Shirati Village.

'King' George set to tussle for Super Welterweight title against Tanzanian Mchunguzi

By Ochieng Oyugi   2026-05-14 13:26:08

Onyango has sharpened his punches ahead of the 10-round East and Central Africa Super Welterweight title bout against Benjamin  Mchunguzi of Tanzania.

The trouble with Tanzanian president's 'mikwaju' proposal

By Elias Mokua   2026-05-13 15:57:10

President Samia Suluhu recently said Tanzanian and Kenyan youth should be caned if they dare to protest under the pretext of democracy.

Dangote favours Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for Sh2tr oil refinery

By Brian Ngugi   2026-05-11 16:21:40

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote says he is looking at Kenya as the location for a 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery he intends to build in East Africa

PHOTOS: Details of Sh1m-per-hour luxury private jet Ruto used after state visit to Tanzania

By Joan Oyiela and Raymond Muthee   2026-05-06 15:34:50

Ruto’s apparent use of a private jet for his return from Tanzania, after flying out on a military aircraft, has raised fresh scrutiny over the cost and consistency of presidential travel.