Tanzania news

Here are some recent news articles from Tanzania:

Politics

• Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died at the age of 61, according to a statement from the government. (BBC News)
• The opposition Chadema party has called for calm and restraint after the death of President Magufuli, urging its supporters to respect the government's decision to mourn the president. (The East African)
• The ruling CCM party has announced that Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan will take over as interim president until a new election is held. (The Citizen)

Economy

• Tanzania's economy has grown by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2021, driven by a recovery in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (The Guardian)
• The government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and reduce reliance on imports, with a focus on industries such as textiles and food processing. (Daily News)
• The Tanzania Revenue Authority has collected over 5 trillion Tanzanian shillings (approximately $2.2 billion) in taxes in the first quarter of 2021, a 10% increase from the same period last year. (The Citizen)

Health

• Tanzania has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week. (The East African)
• The government has launched a vaccination campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19, with a focus on high-risk groups such as healthcare workers and the elderly. (Daily News)
• The Ministry of Health has announced that it will start administering the AstraZeneca vaccine to the public, following reports of blood clotting issues with the vaccine. (The Guardian)

Environment

• Tanzania has launched a new initiative to protect its natural resources, including forests, wildlife, and water sources. (The Citizen)
• The government has announced plans to establish a new national park in the northern region of Kagera, which will protect the habitat of endangered species such as the chimpanzee and the elephant. (Daily News)
• The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has launched a campaign to promote sustainable tourism in Tanzania, with a focus on eco-tourism and community-based tourism. (The Guardian)

Sports

• The Tanzania national football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Namibia 1-0 in a playoff match. (The East African)
• The Dar es Salaam Marathon has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with organizers citing concerns over the safety of participants. (Daily News)
• The Tanzania Rugby Union has launched a new league, which will feature teams from across the country. (The Citizen)