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Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Republic of Tanzania
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Ambassador Chen Mingjian Attends Opening Ceremony of Painting Exhibition Themed on Tanzania-Zambia Railway with Tanzanian Minister

The exhibition opens to the public in Tanzania until January 26, 2026

On November 26, the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania co-hosted with National Museum of China, National Museum of Tanzania and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation the opening ceremony of “Shoulder to Shoulder on the Same Path: Painting Exhibition Themed on Tanzania-Zambia Railway” at the National Museum of Tanzania. Chinese Ambassador H.E. Chen Mingjian, Tanzanian Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, Permanent Secretary of Tanzanian Ministry of Transport Hon. Prof. Godius Kahyarara, Zambian Deputy High Commissioner to Tanzania Mr. Anthony Bwalya attended the event and visited the exhibition, together with over 300 people from various sectors.  Amb. Chen stated in her remarks that since its completion 50 years ago, TAZARA Railway has always been a monument of China-Africa friendship. Last week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the ground-breaking ceremony of TAZARA Railway revitalization project in Lusaka, together with Tanzanian and Zambian leaders. The railway of friendship will shine with renewed splendor in the new era. China stands ready to work with Tanzania and other African countries to carry forward the TAZARA spirit and deepen and solidify the all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. Minister Kijaji said that Tanzania-Zambia Railway closely ties the peoples of Tanzania, China and Zambia. Tanzania will never forget the solidarity and generous support from China and remain committed to strengthening the enduring friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The exhibition opens to the public in Tanzania until January 26, 2026.

African Energy Chamber
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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Backs East Africa Court Ruling, Warns of Escalating Foreign Funded “Lawfare” Against African Energy Progress

East Africa’s top court has cleared the way for the landmark EACOP project, a decisive affirmation of African sovereignty, energy development and long-term regional prosperity

East Africa has entered a decisive moment in its energy journey. With the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) dismissing a long-running lawsuit aimed at stopping the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), the region has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a strategically vital project designed to unlock jobs, supply…

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Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania Launches Cross-Border payments across the Globe

Revolutionizing trade & financial convenience for Tanzanian merchants and consumers

Vodacom Tanzania (www.Vodacom.com), the country’s leading telco company, is revolutionizing cross-border trade and digital financial inclusion with the launch of M-Pesa Global Payment. In partnership with VISA, Alipay, Network International, Magnati, and MTN Uganda, customers can now make global Tap & Pay transactions using the M-Pesa Visa tokenized card, pay…

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Wingu Cloud Exchange Launch Marks a New Era for Tanzania’s Digital Economy

Wingu Africa’s investment in local cloud platforms reflects its vision to drive digital growth that is both sustainable and inclusive

Wingu Africa (www.Wingu.Africa) today launches Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a locally hosted private cloud platform designed for the wider East African region. WCX gives organisations a secure, compliant, cost-effective, and easy-to-use alternative to offshore cloud services. With transparent local-currency pricing, rapid deployment, and instant scalability, it enables businesses to grow…

East African Community (EAC)
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East African Community (EAC) Begins Building Regional Instant Payment Network with Rwanda-Tanzania Pilot

For the citizens of Rwanda and Tanzania, this integration promises to transform everyday financial interactions

In an innovative move set to revolutionise how people send and spend money across East Africa, Rwanda and Tanzania have commenced bi-lateral discussions on technical modalities to link their national retail payment systems switches.  The move marks a crucial step toward enabling instant, low-cost cross-border money transfers for citizens and…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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Tanzania: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Tanzania

The EU is very concerned with the events that occurred throughout the Election Day and that are still ongoing, including violence, the internet shutdown as well as reports of irregularities in the election process in some places

The European Union (EU) takes note of the proclamation by the Independent National Electoral Commission of Tanzania and the Zanzibar Electoral Commission of the results of the presidential elections held on 29 October 2025. The EU is very concerned with the events that occurred throughout the Election Day and that…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
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Tanzania: Killings, Crackdown Follow Disputed Elections

Security Forces Use Live Ammunition Against Opposition Protests

The authorities in Tanzania responded to widespread protests following the October 29 elections with lethal force and other abuses, Human Rights Watch said today. On November 1, Tanzania’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission, announced that the incumbent president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, won the election with 97.66 percent of the vote.…

Amnesty International
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Tanzania: Unlawful killings and other human rights violations continue amid internet and electricity blackouts

Verified videos showed protesters on the streets of Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Tunduma, Tanga, and Mwanza among other towns

In response to the ongoing partial internet shutdown by Tanzanian authorities following the October 29 general elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda said:  “For close to a week now, many people in Tanzania have suffered nationwide internet and electricity shutdowns.  Amnesty International is particularly…

Africa Data Centres
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Africa Data Centres and Wingu Africa’s Pan-African Collaboration

Collaboration links Wingu’s East African hubs with Africa Data Centres’ continental network, creating a unified platform for enterprises and service providers to scale seamlessly across Africa

Wingu Africa, the pioneering specialist provider of carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa Data Centres (www.AfricaDataCentres.com), the operator of the continent’s largest network of interconnected facilities. The collaboration unites two major developers of critical African digital infrastructure to create a seamless…

Amnesty International
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Tanzania: Authorities must investigate police use of force against election day protesters

Ahead of the elections, Amnesty International launched a briefing which outlined how the Tanzanian authorities have intensified their repression of dissent against the opposition, journalists, civil society and human rights defenders

Reacting to the news that two people were killed and several others injured during protests today calling for a boycott of this year’s general elections, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah said:  “Reports that one general member of the public and one police officer have…