October 2026
AFCON Reverts to Two-Year Cycle with 2027 Tournament in East Africa
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reverted to a two-year cycle for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after previously deciding on a quadrennial…
Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu ends hunger strike after lawyer access denied
Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's jailed opposition leader facing a treason charge that could lead to a death sentence, ended a brief hunger strike after being denied…
Health Facility Data Could Enhance Maternal Mortality Estimates, Study Finds
A study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization suggests that health facility data could enhance maternal mortality estimates, with researchers from Karolinska…
New Tool for Detecting Wheat Disease Developed in Tanzania
Researchers from the John Innes Centre have trained Tanzanian scientists to use new LAMP assays for the rapid detection of wheat blast, a significant fungal…
Iran Protests German Lawmaker's Comments at IPU Assembly
Iran's Manouchehr Mottaki has formally protested against comments made by a German lawmaker at the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania, claiming they breached assembly rules.…
Traffic Accident in Eastern Tanzania and Fire in Passenger Bus
A tragic traffic accident occurred in eastern Tanzania involving a passenger bus and a truck, resulting in at least 28 fatalities. This incident highlights ongoing…
Iran Protests German Lawmaker's Comments at IPU Assembly
Iran has lodged a formal complaint regarding comments made by a German lawmaker during the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tanzania, claiming they breached assembly protocols.…
Emergency Landing of Safari Plane in Tanzania After Collision with a Zebra + Video
A safari plane in Tanzania had to make an emergency landing after hitting a zebra on the runway. This incident involves tourists and highlights the…
UAE and Iran Discuss Parliamentary Cooperation at IPU Assembly
Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi of the UAE's Federal National Council met with Manouchehr Mottaki, head of the Iranian parliamentary delegation, during the 153rd IPU…
Iran Advocates for Regional Security Cooperation in Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Iran's parliamentary delegation head has called for enhanced regional security cooperation in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for participation from…
Inequalities in Power and Resources Revealed in Hunter-Gatherer Societies
The article discusses the practices of the Hadza hunter-gatherer society in Tanzania, highlighting their methods of resource management and social dynamics. While not directly related…
East Africa Prepares for AFCON 2027: A Race Against Time
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are racing against time to prepare for the upcoming AFCON 2027 tournament, which is set to take place in less than…