Huge blasts rock Tanzanian city

Huge blast in the outskirts of Tanzian city Dar es Salaam, rocked the city.The Kenyan TV reports that the situation is panicky and peoples are told to evacuate the area, because the fire may spread.Officials confirmed  one death but said it may rise."An ammunition dump...

Albinos in Tanzania Live in Fear of Witchcraft Killings

The incidence of albinism - lack of pigmentation in skin, eyes and hair -  is quite high amongst African populations compared to European ones.  Because of their obvious high profile in their community,...

Tanzanian PM to resign over graft

"Tanzania's prime minister has tendered his resignation after being implicated in an energy deal corruption scandal. "Because I have been linked to this scandal, I have decided to write to the president asking to be relieved of my duties," Edward Lowassa told MPs. He has...

Tanzania surgery mix-up man dies

"The Tanzanian man who had a knee operation when he had a tumour in his brain, has died after finally having the operation he required. Emmanuel Mgaya, 19, died hours after the surgery, performed two weeks late. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Didas, 20, who had brain surgery although...

Tanzanian leader takes AIDS test

"The president and opposition leaders in Tanzania have launched a national campaign for voluntary HIV/Aids testing by being tested in public. It is one of the most high-profile campaigns by African leaders to...

Mugabe: Critics Unwelcome, Foreign Aid Encouraged

So much for a weakening stance in Harare... Meanwhile, leaders of neighboring nations are saying a whole lot of nothing as the oppressive status quo continues. Mugabe has left the rest of the world in a conundrum:...

Tanzania police seek snooker ban

"Tanzanian police say they will close down pool and snooker halls in Dar es Salaam during the day as part of an efforts to clamp down on petty crime."

Baby feeds on dog's milk (Reuters)

"Reuters - A Tanzanian mother went into hysterics when she found her six month-old baby suckling dog's milk, a local daily reported Thursday."

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