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Houthi attack on small cargo ship in Red Sea kills three crew members, sources say

A cargo ship was attacked by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, killing three crew members. The Tanzania-flagged Tihamah was hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Yemen. Two Pakistanis and one Indonesian national were killed in the incident. The vessel was at anchor near Perim Island when the attack occurred.…

The Economic Times

Explosive 'Mountain of God' spits out the fastest-flowing lava on Earth — Earth from space

A 2020 astronaut photo shows the unique structure of Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active stratovolcano in Tanzania that was recently adorned with a bright white "ash cone." The explosive peak produces a rare type of lava that is unusually cool but travels remarkably quickly.

LiveScience

The world has changed. African countries must rethink how they grow their economies

The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s economies are to geopolitical shocks. Fuel prices have remained elevated, squeezing economies that depend heavily on petroleum imports from the Middle East. These include Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.

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WAFCON: Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa advance to quarter-finals

Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa moved into the final eight at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, following respective victories over Tanzania and Burkina Faso.

Radio France Internationale

East Africa’s iconic snow peaks will soon disappear for good – what will be lost when they melt

East Africa’s shrinking mountain glaciers on three peaks in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will soon be no more. The 2025 State of the Climate in Africa report (page 13) estimates that the ice areas on Mt Kenya, the continent’s second-highest peak, have shrunk 96% in the past 115 years. The…

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Countries with most black mambas: From South Africa to Kenya, where the deadly snake is found

The black mamba, often cited as the most dangerous snake on the African continent, occupies a wide array of habitats. This snake thrives in arid savannas and rocky terrains throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Countries such as South Africa and Zimbabwe frequently report incidents of black mamba bites. Remarkably, sightings have increased…

The Times of India

MEA 'in touch' with families of two missing Indians seafarers from MV AG N Ragnar

Two Indian nationals remain missing after their vessel was attacked near Odesa port. Search and rescue operations are underway by Ukrainian and Romanian authorities. The Indian government is in close contact with the families of the missing seafarers. Thirteen Indian nationals are also on board a Tanzania-flagged vessel in the…

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi hold "wide-ranging, productive discussions" in bilateral meeting

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan met Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on strengthening trade, investment, and development partnerships between the nations. Zanzibar's President praised the new IIT Madras campus as a landmark educational initiative. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also met President Mwinyi to deepen bilateral…

The Economic Times

Nine African countries see UK aid slashed by more than 80% as ‘devastating’ cuts laid bare

A number of long-standing UK partners in Africa – including Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique – are seeing their UK aid relationship virtually eliminated, or reduced to £5m or less

The Independent UK

During Tanzania's deadly 1993 drought, an elephant matriarch's memory helped save her entire herd, while a younger leader stayed behind and more calves died

During a brutal drought in Tanzania back in 1993, one elephant's memory ended up making the difference between life and death for her entire family. Researchers tracking family groups in Tarangire National Park found that herds led by older matriarchs, elephants who had lived through droughts before, left the park…

The Times of India

World’s 10 largest freshwater lakes are so vast they look like inland seas, and one of them holds about 20% of Earth’s unfrozen freshwater

North America and Africa host the planet's largest freshwater lakes. Lake Superior leads the list, holding a tenth of global surface freshwater. Lake Victoria is Africa's largest and the world's biggest tropical lake. Lake Tanganyika is the longest and second-deepest freshwater lake globally. Lake Baikal contains the most freshwater and…

The Times of India

Tanzania’s foreign policy has changed. How it’s being shaped by domestic power struggles

Tanzania’s foreign policy has changed in the past five years. There is a clear break from the mood, tone and actions of President John Magufuli, who ran the country from 2015 until his death in 2021. His rule was marked by challenges to foreign investors, an emphasis on sovereignty, reduction…

The Conversation

British Council to close offices in nine countries to survive financial problems

The British Council – core to UK cultural influence abroad – is to end its permanent presence in nations including Tanzania and Mozambique, closing its offices and withdrawing staff

The Independent UK

Tanzania's Lake Natron is one of the world's deadliest lakes, yet a paradise for flamingos

At first glance, Lake Natron in northern Tanzania appears almost otherworldly. Its shimmering red waters, highly alkaline chemistry and scorching temperatures create one of the harshest aquatic environments on Earth. Yet this seemingly inhospitable lake supports one of nature's most remarkable survival stories. Every year, millions of lesser flamingos gather…

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Kenya, Tanzania suppress protests with heavy police deployments

Heavy police deployments in Kenya and Tanzania have suppressed planned protests on Tuesday

France 24

Love, deception and the real lives of Nigeria's romance fraudsters

In this edition: France pulls all its diplomats out of Burkina Faso in a tit-for-tat move after Ougadougou cut ties with Paris last month. Also, in Tanzania, young people are planning on taking to the streets for an anti-government protest on Tuesday. And Lagos's Yahoo Boys are behind a lucrative…

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Facing heavy security, Tanzania protesters fear repeat of election violence

Tanzanians planning to protest on Tuesday against government repression are facing a heavy police presence and warnings from authorities, which recalls the mass killings that followed last October's disputed election.

The Conversation

Africa’s wildlife laws follow a colonial model which separates people and animals: why it’s not working

Africa is home to many iconic national parks and marine reserves, such as Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niokolo-Koba in Senegal, Kruger National Park in South Africa and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Many of them were established during the colonial era, and nearly half are still…

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Tanzanian authorities arrest dozens ahead of anti-government protests

Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests

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Tanzania has banned political rallies again: what the government fears

Public rallies were banned in Tanzania in June 2026 for the second time in a decade. The first ban was imposed by President John Magufuli in 2016. His successor, President Samia Hassan, lifted it in 2023 as part of a reform agenda. Now she has reimposed the ban. Dan Paget…

The Economic Times

Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible return

A vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts, including trade restrictions, captive breeding, and crucial habitat restoration by local communities, have revitalized the species' dwindling population. This success story highlights how focused conservation, even for a…

Marie Claire

What a Week in the Wild Taught Me About Slowing Down

...and what slowing down revealed about me.

Euronews

Zanzibar travel guide: Best things to do, where to stay and top tips for visitors

Tanzania's island paradise has emerged as one of the Indian Ocean's fastest-growing travel destinations.

Euronews

Africa’s hottest new safari lodges are redefining luxury travel in the wild

From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led.

Radio France Internationale

Tanzania's Hassan makes historic Russia visit amid frayed ties with West

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday – the first official trip by a Tanzanian head of state to Moscow since 1969 – as her government faces growing criticism from Western countries over violence linked to the country's 2025 elections.

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