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» Tanzania cultural sector to get major boost
» Mass FGM ceremonies planned in Tanzania
» Pedal power may clean up Tanzania slum
» African travel destinations "hot" in 2011
» High alert over Tanzania deadly virus
» Tanzanians go to the polls on Sunday
» Tanzania ready for elections
» Optimism ahead of Zanzibar elections
» Nairobi, Dar es Salaam attracting trafficked children
» Tanzania sees gold exports boom
» East African national parks see mammals' decline
» Warmer Lake Tanganyika threatens fisheries



Tanzania cultural sector to get major boost

afrol News, 9 February - A well-funded "major programme" to support the cultural sector is close to be approved. The programme would fund Tanzanian entrepreneurs in the cultural field and help conserving national heritage.
Mass FGM ceremonies planned in Tanzania

afrol News, 9 December - While Tanzania outlawed female genital mutilation (FGM) in 1998, mass FGM ceremonies are still going on, in particular in the November-January season. Activists expect over 5,000 girls to be cut "this holiday season".
Pedal power may clean up Tanzania slum

afrol News, 19 November - The slums of the Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam, are an unhealthy and smelly place due to freely flowing sewage. Now, a researcher has found a low-threshold technology without needing electricity that could clean up the slum.
African travel destinations "hot" in 2011

afrol News, 3 November - The travel guidebook publisher 'Lonely Planet' has launched its "hottest" destinations for 2011 in new English and French guidebooks, with the greatest African presence ever. Cape Verde, Tanzania, Egypt and Morocco are listed.
High alert over Tanzania deadly virus

afrol News, 2 November - A deadly disease which broke out in Tanzania this year risks spreading to Southern Africa, posing a mortal threat to more than 50 million sheep and goats and bringing risks of famine to the region, FAO warned today.
Tanzanians go to the polls on Sunday

afrol News / SANF, 29 October - Tanzanians go to the polls on Sunday 31 October to elect their President and members of parliament for the next five years. Seven presidential candidates will take part in the polls.
Tanzania ready for elections

afrol News / SANF, 15 October - Seven presidential candidates will take part in the 31 October general elections in Tanzania, with incumbent President Jakaya Kikwete being the clear favourite. But the opposition may make important gains.
Optimism ahead of Zanzibar elections

afrol News / SANF, 12 October - A referendum in July prepared the way for peaceful October elections in Tanzania's autonomous Zanzibar. Earlier Zanzibari elections have been marred by violence and bitter rivalry.
Nairobi, Dar es Salaam attracting trafficked children

afrol News, 12 October - A new study into human trafficking trends in East Africa reveals that the capitals of Kenya and Tanzania are the region's main magnet for children and adults tricked into exploitative labour including prostitution.
Tanzania sees gold exports boom

afrol News, 11 October - Gold has again become the major source of Tanzania's export earnings, with both production and world market prices rising significantly during the last year, a new report reveals.
East African national parks see mammals' decline

afrol News, 15 July - One of East Africa's main tourist attractions, the density of large mammals in its famed national parks, is rapidly declining, a new study shows. The "Big Five" are especially threatened.
Warmer Lake Tanganyika threatens fisheries

afrol News / SciDev.Net, 1 July - The warming of Lake Tanganyika over the past century has made the lake less productive - posing a serious threat to fisheries, according to a new series of studies.
First road links Tanzania, Mozambique

afrol News, 13 May - Developers and tourists have increasingly found their way to scenic and sparsely populated northern Mozambique, but nearby top destination Tanzania could only be reached by a rough pirogue river crossing. A new bridge changes this.
"African Queen" to Tanzania or Germany?

afrol News, 20 April - The mythical "Liemba" ferry on Lake Tanganyika, operational since 1913 and made world famous by the film "African Queen", desperately needs an overhaul as she is no longer fit for passenger freight. Ancient colonial power Germany considers repairing the "Liemba", while others favour transporting her back to Germany.
Tanzania flower-makers hit by Euro ash plume

afrol News, 19 April - Tanzania's local flower growers have reported serious losses in their produce since flights were cancelled on the European space. Also Kenyan flowers are rotting in stead of being marketed.
Tanzania naturalises 162,000 Burundi refugees

afrol News, 16 April - The government of Tanzania has announced its decision to grant citizenship to some 162,000 Burundian refugees who fled to Tanzania in 1972. The decision was met with joy among the refugees.
Rwanda-Tanzania border passing eased

afrol News, 26 March - As part of the East African political and economic integration, Rwanda and Tanzania have agreed to ease border passing on their main crossing point. Rwanda's first one-stop border post will now be established, with other East African borders already being upgraded.
Tanzania, Zambia ivory sales request fails

afrol News, 22 March - Requests from Zambia and Tanzania to hold one-off sales of their ivory stockpiles failed during a CITES species trade meeting today. Inreased illegal ivory sales and poaching during the last years led to the rejection.
Central African ivory main problem

afrol News, 17 March - According to a new analysis by leading environmentalists, the main problem areas of illicit ivory trade are West and in particular Central Africa, not Zambia and Tanzania, which are struggling to obtain a one-time permit to legally sell ivory stocks.
Tanzania donors push gender agenda

afrol News, 15 March - Tanzania's many European donors have united to further push for gender equality and women empowerment in the country. An action plan will be presented tomorrow and development aid funds will focus on gender.

» 12.03.2010 - Tanzania, Zambia "too corrupt to trade ivory"
» 11.03.2010 - Tanzania sees largest Lutheran church expansion
» 17.02.2010 - Tanzania signs loan agreement with Japan
» 12.01.2010 - Lawyers ask US to throw out bomber case
» 08.01.2010 - World celebrities climb Kilimanjaro to raise funds
» 22.12.2009 - Kenya to counter Tanzania's Ivory sales proposal
» 14.12.2009 - Spitting diplomat send home
» 27.11.2009 - Tanzania investigates UN report allegations
» 18.11.2009 - Former priest acquitted on genocide
» 30.10.2009 - Last Burundian refugees repatriated
» 28.10.2009 - Tanzanian farmers receive FAO's boost
» 26.10.2009 - Natron community vows to protect the lake
» 15.10.2009 - Nizeyimana pleads not guilty before ICTR
» 24.09.2009 - S/Korea in farming deal with Tanzania
» 24.09.2009 - ICTR's trial of Ngirabatware commences

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