A mourner at the Ismailia Jamaat Khana in Arusha signs a condolence book, as Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) workers look on, on February 8, 2025, following the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 4, 2025, at the age of 88. His enduring legacy in Arusha,…
By Mboneko Munyaga As regional summits attempt to quell the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), analysts are calling for a more direct approach to address foreign interference in the region. The crisis, they argue, will not conclude until key players are openly confronted and compelled to withdraw their military forces…
By Nicodemus Ikonko African leaders have been challenged to act with vision to promote a new dispensation that values sovereignty, good governance, and the mobilisation of domestic resources for sustainable development and dignity. The President of the Republic of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, issued this call on February 3, 2025, at the opening of…
Tanzania has issued a travel advisory following the outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Biharamulo district in the country’s north-western Kagera region, which the government declared on 20 January, this year. According to Advisory No. 15 of 21 January 2025, all travelers from the Kagera region are required to “truthfully complete an online Traveler’s…
Some juvenile participants at the start of the Manyara Race, held in Babati. (Photo by a Correspondent). By The Arusha News Reporter John Nahhay took top honours at the Posso Sports Madunga 10-kilometre Cross Country held in Babati, Manyara region, on February 8, 2025. Nahhay clocked an impressive 29:46.43, outpacing his closest challengers, Peter Gidoska,…
CELEBRATING HARD WORK: Palace Hotel Arusha Manager, Mr Joseph Mremi (left), awards a certificate of appreciation to Ms Secilia Benadino for her long dedicated service, during a ceremony held at the hotel premises. January 31, 2025. (Photo by a Correspondent). Mathayo Laizer The Arusha Palace Hotel, located in the heart of the city, marked 15…
By The Arusha News Reporter Lolovon Street leaders in Musa Ward, just north of Kisongo Ward in Arusha District, moved quickly to avert a possible large-scale outbreak of rabies after ordering the isolation of donkeys that became aggressive and started biting others late last month. A total of four donkeys died in three different homesteads…
Vulgarity in Music: Threat to Tanzania’s Cultural Values TALKING SPORTBy A Special Correspondent In recent years, Tanzania has seen a surge in musical content from young artists that stirs debate about its alignment with the country’s cultural norms and values. Songs like “Naenda Toilet, Nyege Nyegene, Nipe Bia” and “Nitongoze”, among others, may seem humorous…
(Photo by Nicodemus Ikonko) Retired teacher Mrs. Apaikunda Ayo (61) and her son Mark Exaud (22), along with their driver Paul Sita (25), died on the spot when their new Toyota RAV4 crashed into an oncoming Esther Luxury Bus at Mdawi area, Moshi District in Kilimanjaro Region on February 1, 2025. Mrs. Ayo, who had…
