Africa
How Wicknell Chivayo became a familiar face around East Africa's presidents
The 43-year-old businessman had become one of Zimbabwe's most recognisable wealthy figures, but his public profile extended well beyond his home country.
Samia Suluhu Hassan
East African Bloc
Zanzibar’s first First Lady Fatma Karume dies after long public life
Mama Fatma died on Monday, September 21, 2026, bringing to an end the life of a woman whose personal history was closely connected to some of the most important political events in Zanzibar, from the 1964 Revol...
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Who Was Hafidh Ameir Hassan, Tanzania’s First Gentleman?
Ameir died on Monday, September 7, 2026, at about 8am at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, where he was receiving treatment for a heart condition.
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Ruto sends condolences to Tanzania over death of First Gentleman Hafidh
In a statement on Monday, Ruto said he had received the news with “deep sorrow”, extending condolences on behalf of the Kenyan government and people, First Lady Rachel Ruto, his family and himself.
Africa
Deogratius Ndejembi sworn in, takes over as Tanzania’s second-in-command
Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, President Hassan congratulated Ndejembi and challenged him to use his new position to build wisdom and sound judgement as he takes on the responsibilities that come with...
Africa
Tanzania Parliament approves Deogratius Ndejembi as new Vice President
All 324 lawmakers who participated in Friday’s vote supported Ndejembi’s nomination, with none voting against him and no spoilt ballots recorded.
Africa
Suluhu's party expels Tanzania VP Nchimbi, picks Energy Minister as successor
CCM Secretary-General Dr Asha-Rose Migiro announced Nchimbi’s removal at around 10:30pm on Wednesday, saying the party had established that he had gone against its Constitution and internal regulations.
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Tanzania VP Nchimbi resigns, announces exit from politics
Nchimbi said he had also assured the President that he would leave the position whenever she considered it necessary to have another Vice President.
East African Bloc
Tanzania suspends political rallies citing security concerns
Addressing parliament, Home Affairs Minister Patrobas Katambi said security agencies had detected threats to national stability, including cases involving people allegedly found with weapons while planning crim...
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Samia, Dangote explore $17bn refinery deal as Tanzania courts major investment expansion
The meeting focused on expanding collaboration in key sectors including energy, manufacturing, ports, natural gas, fertiliser production, and infrastructure development, as Tanzania positions itself as a region...
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LSK chief raises alarm over East Africa plans touching on civic freedoms
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama says remarks by Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on coordinated regional action raise constitutional and rule-of-law concerns, arguing peaceful civic expre...
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Kenya, Tanzania deepen trade push with new integration plan
Investment links between the two countries have also grown. Kenyan investments in Tanzania now stand at more than Sh219.3 billion, while Tanzanian investments in Kenya have reached over Sh43.3 billion.