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Tanzania says 5 dead in gun battle near French Embassy
World
August 26, 2021
Tanzania says 5 dead in gun battle near French Embassy
DODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s president on Wednesday said five people are dead, including three police officers, after a gun…
Egypt installs huge hydroelectric turbine at Tanzanian dam
Egypt
August 19, 2021
Egypt installs huge hydroelectric turbine at Tanzanian dam
An Egyptian alliance including the Arab Contractors and El Sewedy Electric companies has succeeded in installing the first huge dam…
In breakthrough, Tanzania kicks off COVID-19 vaccinations
World
July 28, 2021
In breakthrough, Tanzania kicks off COVID-19 vaccinations
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In a major breakthrough for one of the world’s last countries to embrace COVID-19 vaccines, Tanzania’s…
Tanzania swears in Samia Suluhu Hassan as first female president
World
March 19, 2021
Tanzania swears in Samia Suluhu Hassan as first female president
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Tanzania’s Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as president on Friday, becoming the first female…
Tanzania’s COVID-skeptic President John Magufuli dies at 61
World
March 18, 2021
Tanzania’s COVID-skeptic President John Magufuli dies at 61
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has died at the age of 61, the government announced on Wednesday. Announcing his death…
The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
World
March 5, 2021
The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health…
Egypt’s Housing Minister inspects Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere dam construction
Egypt
November 8, 2020
Egypt’s Housing Minister inspects Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere dam construction
Egyptian Housing Minister Assem al-Gazzar on Saturday inspected construction work of the Julius Nyerere hydroelectric dam project in Tanzania, which…
Tanzanian opposition party says police kill 7 ahead of vote
World
October 27, 2020
Tanzanian opposition party says police kill 7 ahead of vote
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania (AP) — A major opposition party in Tanzania is accusing police of shooting dead at least seven citizens…
Tanzania says virus defeated through prayer, but fears grow
World
May 22, 2020
Tanzania says virus defeated through prayer, but fears grow
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — On just one day this month, 50 Tanzanian truck drivers tested positive for the coronavirus after…
Used cars keep Africans moving, but dumping concerns remain
World
March 1, 2020
Used cars keep Africans moving, but dumping concerns remain
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Salesmen whistle at potential buyers of scores of vehicles shining in the afternoon sun. One truck…