From heritage and tourism to digital innovation and youth enterprise, Kiswahili can position Tanzania at the center of Africa’s rising cultural economy. COMMENT | TOSHI BWANA | In an era increasingly defined by economic competition, technological disruption and cultural influence, the most successful nations are no longer merely …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the cancellation of two international friendly matches involving the Uganda Cranes that had been scheduled to take place in Morocco this month. The Uganda Cranes were set to face Tanzania on June 5, 2026, and Madagascar on …
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DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzanian Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba on Thursday called on East African Community (EAC) member states to strengthen cooperation in protecting and conserving Lake Victoria, saying it is a vital shared resource that supports the livelihoods and economies of millions of people in the region. …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Department of State has designated Tanzanian Police Force (TPF) Senior Assistant Commissioner, Faustine Jackson Mafwele, for alleged involvement in gross violations of human rights. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, in a statement on Thursday, said that “The Department of State is designating Tanzanian …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda and Kenya have called on South Sudan and Tanzania to remove roadblocks, levies, and other trade restrictions affecting cargo trucks from East African Community (EAC) member states. T The concerns were raised during the 40th EAC Regional Monitoring Committee meeting on Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) …
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New digital tools are revealing the hidden patterns of lakes, rivers and dams, offering Africa a clearer path to water security NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | On the shores of Lake Sulunga in central Tanzania, researcher Nancy Wayua is tracing three decades of change in a water body …
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DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to scale up diplomatic and economic cooperation, with a strong focus on boosting trade, removing business barriers and accelerating regional development, Tanzania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation said in a statement on Saturday. The renewed commitment …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda may soon establish mineral markets as part of the efforts to ensure that the minerals produced in the country benefit the economy and Ugandans in general. While the country is endowed with vast mineral resources, including gold, lithium, copper, and rare earths, among others. …
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Dar es Salaam , Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to scrap all outstanding trade barriers in a high-stakes effort to repair a lopsided economic relationship defined by a staggering sh9 trillion ($2.4 billion) imbalance. The mandate was issued Friday at the conclusion of the fifth …
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DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | The heads of state of the East African Community (EAC) will hold their 25th ordinary summit on March 7 in the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha, the bloc announced Monday. The summit, themed “Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC Citizens,” will bring …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
