The alert from security agencies comes a day after President Suluhu Samia addressed the nation, accusing external actors of funding the October 29 protests. She described the unrest as an attempted coup and defended the strong response of security forces.
Maureen KinyanjuiBrokered by the United States and Qatar, the accord includes several critical commitments. Both countries pledged an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities and respect for each other’s sovereignty, alongside an “irreversible and verifiable” end to state support for non-state armed groups.
David AbonyoChebbi, 82, has been a key opposition voice since the 1970s, enduring the autocratic rule of Tunisia's first president, Habib Bourguiba, and later Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who was overthrown during the 2011 pro-democracy uprising.
Maureen KinyanjuiAn Israeli military spokesperson said the sites represented a breach of the ceasefire and added that Israel would continue to act "to remove any threat" to its security. The country has maintained near-daily air strikes in Lebanon since a ceasefire was agreed in November 2024, following more than a year of conflict.
Maureen KinyanjuiYoussouf acknowledged the supportive role of the United States, highlighting the personal involvement of President Donald Trump in creating conditions that made the negotiations possible. He also commended Qatar for its diplomatic support and readiness to assist Africa-led peace initiatives.
Maureen KinyanjuiAt the beginning of the event at the newly-renamed Donald J Trump Institute of Peace, Trump said the peace ceremony was a "great day" for Africa and the world.
Samuel OtienoThe State Department said the US is conducting a comprehensive review after recent actions by the government raised grave concerns about the bilateral relationship and the reliability of Tanzania as a partner.
Samuel OtienoSo far, Israel has received the remains of 23 deceased Israeli hostages and three foreign hostages – one Thai, one Nepalese, and one Tanzanian. In return, Israel has handed over the bodies of 345 Palestinians killed during the conflict.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuring a briefing on Wednesday, Museveni explained that when essential digital channels are left to business operators, they often end up dictating prices in ways that strain households and limit growth. He said the State should oversee the primary infrastructure while allowing private companies to operate on top of it.
Maureen KinyanjuiHer release came less than a month after her mother, Mwanaisha Isaac, publicly pleaded with President Samia to forgive her daughter, who was then facing accusations linked to treason. In her appeal, she expressed concern for her daughter’s future and asked for mercy on behalf of the family.
Maureen KinyanjuiPerry, 54, died at his Los Angeles home in 2023 after battling depression and substance misuse for many years. His family described Plasencia as the “most culpable” and urged the court to impose a stiff sentence, highlighting the doctor’s repeated decisions to provide drugs to Perry despite knowing his vulnerabilities.
Maureen KinyanjuiAs UNEP’s Advocate for Ecosystem Restoration, Amani will work to mobilise young people and raise awareness about efforts to prevent, halt and reverse environmental degradation.
Bradley BosireA decree released by the Provisional Electoral Council, which is in charge of running the vote, outlined that the first round of the presidential and legislative elections is scheduled for August next year.
Maureen KinyanjuiHis criticism comes as immigration authorities are reportedly planning an operation in Minnesota's large Somali community targeting people with deportation orders.
Samuel OtienoThe series, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, started streaming on Tuesday and has been promoted as an intense look at his life, career and the case that saw him convicted on prostitution-related charges this year. Combs’ side maintains that the project is unfair, unlawful and shaped by a long-time rival.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe former Honduran leader had been convicted in March 2024 for helping move cocaine into the US and for possessing machine guns. Trump announced the pardon last Friday, saying Hernández had been “treated very harshly and unfairly”, a position he repeated during a talk with reporters on Air Force One on Sunday.
Maureen KinyanjuiSuluhu said that some individuals used the protests to break into police stations and attack businesses, actions she said could not be ignored.
Bradley BosireReports indicate that at least 402 people, mostly children, have been kidnapped since mid-November, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Bradley BosireThe president suggested that foreign forces played a role in fomenting unrest, saying Tanzania’s stability “has irritated outsiders” who sought to destabilise the nation after failing in their own territories.
Bradley BosireWhile the White House expressed optimism on Monday, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying the administration “feels very optimistic” about a potential agreement, Zelensky offered a more cautious assessment on X, noting the talks were “very constructive” but that “some tough issues still have to be worked through.”
Maureen KinyanjuiJoaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the jailed Sinaloa cartel leader, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise -- reversing the original not guilty stance he took after his July 2024 arrest in Texas, court filings showed.
Samuel OtienoEkane, 74, was a senior member of an opposition coalition that endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in the October presidential election.
Bradley BosireRiley arrived in the port city on Monday with a delegation of senior officials as part of a working visit to the region.
Yunis DekowChadema accuses Tanzanian authorities of unlawfully blocking party leaders from visiting National Chairperson Tundu Lissu at Ukonga Prison, calling it a rights violation and warning of rising political repression.
Chrispho OwuorThe alert comes after unrest following Tanzania’s October 29 elections, which saw widespread destruction of public property, violence against civilians, internet shutdowns, and major travel disruptions.
David AbonyoMore than 200 are missing, and some 20,000 homes have been destroyed, sending 108,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre reported.
Samuel OtienoPolice announced the new death toll on Sunday, November 30, 2025, cautioning that they "cannot rule out the possibility of further fatalities".
Samuel OtienoTen others were injured in the shooting at a restaurant on Saturday evening, in the state's northern city of Stockton.
Samuel OtienoTheir release comes amid a surge in abductions of young people across the country over the past two weeks.
Samuel OtienoThe Israeli presidency described the move as an assault on Herzog’s legacy and a setback to historical ties between the Irish and Jewish peoples.
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