Tanzania’s commercial capital imposes water restrictions
October 28, 2022 GMTDODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — One of Africa’s largest and fastest growing cities has imposed water restrictions as officials blame dry weather and dropping river levels.
Some of the more than 6 million residents of Tanzania’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, say thousands of homes have had no water for weeks.
Tanzania says 5 dead in gun battle near French Embassy
August 25, 2021 GMTDODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania's president on Wednesday said five people are dead, including three police officers, after a gun battle with an armed man near the French Embassy in Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania says no plans in place to accept COVID-19 vaccines
February 2, 2021 GMTDODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s health ministry says it has no plans in place to accept COVID-19 vaccines, just days after the president of the country of 60 million people expressed doubt about the vaccines without offering evidence...
Tanzania’s leader sworn in for 2nd term after troubled vote
November 5, 2020 GMTDODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s populist President John Magufuli took the oath of office for a second five-year term amid tight security Thursday after the opposition called for a fresh election, the disbandment of the electoral commission and an “endless peaceful demonstration” over the Oct...
Tanzania’s Magufuli accepts official results of reelection
November 1, 2020 GMTDODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania's populist President John Magufuli has accepted the official certification of his victory in the East African country's election last week...
Tanzania’s opposition seeks new election, ‘endless’ protests
October 31, 2020 GMTDODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania's two main opposition parties on Saturday called for a re-run of Wednesday's election after alleging widespread fraud, and they urged people into the streets for an “endless peaceful demonstration” starting on Monday.
Tanzania votes but ‘widespread irregularities’ are claimed
October 28, 2020 GMTDODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania's presidential election saw “widespread irregularities," the leading opposition candidate alleged Wednesday amid a massive internet slowdown, while some observers said the once-peaceful country likely faces five more years of repressive rule...