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UN Women - Africa
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For All Women and Girls: Lieutenant Colonel Getrude Ndenga on Her Role in Advancing Women’s Leadership in Peacekeeping

UN Women in Tanzania works in close partnership with the Government and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda

Lieutenant Colonel Getrude Ndenga’s path to service began long before she joined the Tanzania People’s Defence Force, growing up in the barracks of northern Tanzania. “I grew up saluting before I could spell,” she says, reflecting on her childhood as the daughter of a woman in the military. “She was…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

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Tanzania hosts continental push for inclusive internet governance

Participants discussed how Africa can strengthen its role in global digital governance and bridge structural divides in internet access and infrastructure

More than 1,000 delegates from across the continent and beyond gathered in Dar es Salaam from 29 to 31 May for the 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), a platform committed to shaping inclusive and locally driven digital policies in Africa. Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s digital future,” the forum took…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Republic of Tanzania
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Republic of Tanzania |

Ambassador Chen Mingjian meets with Tanzanian Minister of Industry and Trade Selemani Saidi Jafo

They exchanged views on mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between the two countries

On June 3, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania H.E. Chen Mingjian met with Tanzanian Minister of Industry and Trade Hon. Selemani Saidi Jafo, in Dar es Salaam. They exchanged views on mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

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    • The PURE Growth Fund opens Call for Proposals for Clean Energy and Agribusinesses in Tanzania
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The PURE Growth Fund Opens Call for Proposals for Clean Energy and Agribusinesses in Tanzania

The funding window will be open until 1 August 2025, with the implementation phase expected to begin in January 2026

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) (www.REEEP.org) is pleased to announce that the first Call for Proposals of the PURE Growth Fund is now open. The Pure Growth Fund is a transformative initiative to accelerate the Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) within Tanzania's agri-food systems and unlock low-emission…

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    • H.E. Amb. Mindi Kasiga, Director of Communication at the Government Communications Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African cooperation speaking at the Tanzania Foreign Policy 2024 Launch event in Dar es Salaam recently
    • H.E. Amb. Samwel William Shelukindo, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation addresses attendees at the launch of the Tanzania Foreign Policy (2024) event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    • H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council speaks during celebrations to mark the official launch of the Tanzania Foreign Policy (2024) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    • Young Tanzanian singers entertain the audience during celebrations to launch the Tanzania Foreign Policy (2024) recently in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    • H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete former President of the United Republic of Tanzania (centre) with H.E. Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation at an event to mark the launch of Tanzania Foreign Policy (2024) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    • H.E. Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo speaking at the launch of the Tanzania Foreign Policy (2024) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    • H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania addressing attendees at an event to officially launch the Tanzania Foreign Policy (2024) held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania recently
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Source: Tanzania Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation |

Tanzania’s New Foreign Policy Reaffirms Pan-African Leadership and Vision for Intra-African Cooperation

To strengthen implementation, President Samia called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation to engage retired diplomats in training current officials, ensuring that Tanzania’s envoys are equipped to promote national interests globally

In a landmark diplomatic step, Tanzania has launched a revised National Foreign Policy that reinforces the country's leadership in African diplomacy. The updated policy embraces Pan-African values, supports the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and advances regional peace, integration, and sustainable development.  The launch event, held at the Julius…

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    • Several sessions united key players across public and private sectors, development partners, tech innovators, academics, and youth to redefine Tanzania's future
    • Innovation in Action! Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Youth, Employment), Hon. Patrobas Katambi, observes a drone being used to help farmers in Morogoro adopt smart farming techniques, improve efficiency, and significantly boost their incomes. He is joined by Vodacom Tanzania’s Managing Director, Philip Besiimire, and other key sponsors of IWTz2025 and FRS2025
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The Digital Future is Inclusive: Innovation Week Tanzania 2025 Closes Strong, Powered by the Future Ready Summit

Vodacom Tanzania PLC, UNDP Tanzania through its FUNGUO Innovation program and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) jointly spearheaded the week’s activities, showcasing the strength of public-private partnerships

Innovation took center stage in Tanzania as Innovation Week Tanzania 2025 (IWTz2025) anchored by the Future Ready Summit (FRS2025) wrapped up a powerful five-day journey of ideation, collaboration and solution-driven dialogue. With the theme “Innovation for an Inclusive and Resilient Future,” the landmark platform brought together a diverse mix of…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania nominated as next director of World Health Organization (WHO) African Region

Professor Janabi’s nomination will be submitted for appointment by the 157th session of the WHO Executive Board, which takes place from 28 to 29 May 2025 in Geneva

Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi was today nominated as the next Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region during a Special Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held in Geneva ahead of the World Health Assembly. The Special Session by Member States of the WHO African…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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Cholera Plan to Map Hotspots in Five African Countries

The support being offered to these countries includes identification of cholera-prone areas and capacity development to harness country-level and regional platforms to control and eliminate cholera

Cholera hotspots are set to be identified in five African countries this year to guide the development of a roadmap for prevention, control, and elimination of this infectious disease that remains aggressive and prolonged in multiple countries in Africa. According to UNICEF, over 178,000 cases of cholera have been confirmed…

Energy Capital & Power
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African Mining Week to Connect Junior Miners with African Prospects, Global Investors

Under the theme From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth, African Mining Week will connect emerging miners with lucrative opportunities within Africa’s mining value chain

The upcoming African Mining Week - scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town - will feature a dedicated Junior Mining Forum that will connect emerging mining companies with investors, industry experts and potential partners. The forum will showcase the role played by junior miners in driving the growth of…

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Phase III of the East African Community (EAC) Mobile Laboratories Project launched

This milestone strengthens the region’s capacity for rapid, accurate disease detection and response under the One Health approach

Phase III of the EAC Mobile Laboratories Project was launched today on the sidelines of the 25th EAC Sectoral Council of Ministers of Health in Arusha Tanzania. This milestone strengthens the region’s capacity for rapid, accurate disease detection and response under the One Health approach, enhancing cross-border surveillance for outbreaks such as…