The Latest Breaking News from Tanzania

Neighbouring Rwanda reported 15 deaths and 66 cases in last year’s outbreak of Marburg

Tanzania's ruling party on Sunday nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan as its candidate in general elections due in October in the east African country. Hassan took office in 2021 after the sudden death of her authoritarian predecessor John Magufuli.

Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily fluids of infected people.

A renowned Tanzanian rights activist was kidnapped on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Sunday, only to be released after a rapid intervention by rights groups.

Not-one-hit-wonders Cutting Crew are about to celebrate their 40th anniversary

Where to stay in 2025? Let six of the most-read-about hotel openings of the past 12 months inspire your escape – from a tiny Tokyo bolthole to a Tanzanian safari retreat

Documentary about families’ mission to return relatives’ remains reveals how pain passes through generations

Newly released files show proposals to divert £2m – earmarked to prevent conflict in Africa – to fund scheme

Making hip-hop critical of the government has caused him trouble, but Nay insists his music is a force for change