Tanzania latest news
Here are some of the latest news from Tanzania:
Politics
- President John Magufuli has announced that Tanzania will hold general elections in October 2020. (Source: The Citizen)
- The opposition Chadema party has accused the government of trying to rig the elections. (Source: The East African)
Economy
- Tanzania's economy has grown by 7.1% in the first quarter of 2020, driven by agriculture and construction. (Source: The Guardian)
- The government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and reduce imports. (Source: Daily News)
Health
- Tanzania has reported its first case of COVID-19, a 46-year-old man who had recently traveled to the United States. (Source: The Guardian)
- The government has imposed restrictions on travel and gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus. (Source: The Citizen)
Infrastructure
- The government has launched a new railway project to connect the port city of Dar es Salaam with the capital city of Dodoma. (Source: The East African)
- The project is expected to improve transportation and reduce congestion in the capital city. (Source: Daily News)
Environment
- Tanzania has launched a new initiative to protect its wildlife and natural resources. (Source: The Guardian)
- The government has also launched a new program to plant trees and combat deforestation. (Source: The Citizen)
Sports
- The Tanzania national football team has qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: The East African)
- The team will play in the tournament in Cameroon next year. (Source: Daily News)
Other News
- A new museum has been opened in Dar es Salaam to showcase the country's history and culture. (Source: The Guardian)
- The museum features exhibits on the country's independence movement and its natural history. (Source: The Citizen)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Tanzania.