Samia Suluhu Re-Elected Tanzanian President with 98% of Vote

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured a landslide victory in Tanzania’s 2025 presidential election, winning approximately 98% of the total vote, according to the official results released by the national electoral commission. The election, held on October 29, 2025, recorded a voter turnout of about 87%, with nearly 38 million…

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Kenyan Government Warns Citizens Against Crossing into Tanzania Protest

The Kenyan government has issued a stern warning to its citizens not to get involved in the unfolding protests in neighbouring Tanzania, emphasising that domestic legal frameworks govern public demonstrations in Kenya. Border Tensions Mount The move comes amid rising tensions along the Kenya Tanzania border at Namanga, where groups of youths were reportedly seen…

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Tanzania’s 2025 General Election: A Nation at a Crossroads

Tanzania is holding its general elections today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Citizens are casting their votes to choose the next president, members of parliament, and local government representatives. Over 37 million registered voters are expected to participate in what is seen as one of the country’s most significant elections in recent years. Incumbent President Samia…

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U.S. Removes Mali from Visa-Bond Requirement, Keeps Tanzania and Others in the Pilot Scheme

In a notable reversal of policy, the Donald Trump administration has removed Mali from its controversial visa-bond pilot programme while maintaining the requirement for several other African nations, including Tanzania. What the Visa-Bond Scheme Is The pilot programme, introduced by the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security, requires nationals of certain…

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