July 14

• Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda Accused of Sidelining Southern Africa in Talks

  THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) has asked the US government to include the regional bloc in discussing peace and stability in the Great Lakes Region and DR Congo. Read more »

July 12

• Congo-Kinshasa: Neutral Force in DRC 'Doing Well'

  DEPLOYMENT of a neutral force in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is going on smoothly, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)'s interstate... Read more »

June 23

• Tanzania: DRC Embassy Urges Importers to Comply With Cargo Inspection Law

  LOCAL clearing and forwarding agents have been urged to comply with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cargo importation regulations by making sure that all merchandise destined... Read more »

May 05

• Tanzania: Stop Threatening Tanzania, Membe Warns M23 Rebels

  TANZANIA has warned rebel group M23 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to desist from threatening the country for sending troops to the DRC, in the implementation of the UN... Read more »

April 07

• Congo-Kinshasa: TPDF On Peacekeeping Mission to DRC

  THE Ministry of Defence and National Service has clarified on reports about the reported deployment of the army brigade to 'fight' M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo,... Read more »

January 31

• Tanzania: Kabila in Dar Over DRC Peace

  DR Congo President Joseph Kabila arrived in the country on Wednesday for one-day visit in which he held talks with his host, President Jakaya Kikwete. Read more »

January 14

• Madagascar: Summit Raises Fresh Questions Over Elections

  THE summit of the SADC Troika on Politics, Defense and Security Cooperation, in Dar es Salaam over the weekend again put the political developments in Madagascar in the limelight,... Read more »

January 12

• Southern Africa: Region Calls for Troops for Congo

  THE Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Troika organ on politics, defence and security has urged member states that have not committed to deploying troops to the... Read more »

January 05

• Tanzania: Kikwete Says Regional Blocks Strive to Restore Peace in DR Congo

  PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has informed the UN Security Advisor, Lt. General Babacar Gaye, about ongoing efforts by African leaders to restore peace and tranquility in the Eastern... Read more »

December 17, 2012

• Tanzania/Congo-Kinshasa: Azam Seek Exposure in DR Congo

  TANZANIA outfit Azam will be looking to gain more international experience when they play their second match against hosts Shark XI FC of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the... Read more »

December 10, 2012

• Southern Africa: SADC to Provide 4,000 Troops in DR Congo

  SOUTHERN African countries have vowed to provide 4,000 troops for a neutral force in eastern Democractic Republic of Congo (DRC) where rebels have waged a rebellion. Read more »

December 09, 2012

• Southern Africa: SADC Effort to Solve Eastern DRC Conflict Goes Top-Notch

  THE Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) resolve to solve the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) went a notch higher on Saturday with the heads of SADC... Read more »

December 08, 2012

• Southern Africa: Region's Peace Tops SADC Agenda

  THE security situation in the region topped the agenda of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Troika on Peace, Defence and Security meeting held in Dar es Salaam on... Read more »

November 30, 2012

• Tanzania: TAZARA, PUMA in Joint Mitigation Programme

  THE Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has welcomed an offer by Puma Energy Limited to engage a team of experts to undertake an environmental impact mitigation programme at... Read more »

November 27, 2012

• Tanzania/Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo-Based Stars Key to Success - Coach

  TANZANIA Mainland soccer team, Kilimanjaro Stars, head coach Kim Poulsen has suggested that DR Congo-based stars Mbwana Samatta and Thomas Ulimwengu still hold the key to his... Read more »

• Tanzania: New Roads to Connect Farmers With Markets

  ROADS in Katavi and Rukwa regions currently under construction are expected to open up local farmers to markets across borders of Malawi, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo... Read more »

November 26, 2012

• Tanzania: AU Seeks Faster DR Congo Solutions

  THE African Union (AU) has called for the immediate implementation of the Kampala Summit decisions on the situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »

• Tanzania: Cheka Set Sights On IBF Title

  TANZANIAN pugilist Francis Cheka has vowed to beat his Congolese opponent Udiaudia Mwahila and win IBF-Africa super middleweight title when the pair clashes on December 26, this... Read more »

• Tanzania: Govt to Revive Electronics Factory

  THE government will attempt to revive the defunct electronics, equipment manufacturing company of Arusha which used to make products under the "Philips" brand. Read more »

November 24, 2012

• Tanzania: 'We Aren't Going to DRC to Fight M23'

  THE government has clarified that it is not sending troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fight against M23 rebels but has offered to contribute one battalion to the... Read more »

November 23, 2012

• Tanzania: Govt Wants DR Congo Rebels Stopped

  TANZANIA has joined a number of countries to call on the Security Council of the United Nations to change the mandate of the peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo... Read more »

• Tanzania: Rukwa Roads Target Next Farming Season

  THE ongoing construction of tarmac roads in Rukwa Region targets the next farming season, with many of them scheduled for completion soon. Read more »

November 22, 2012

• Tanzania: Kagera On High Ebola Alert

  KAGERA Region is on high Ebola alert following reports that neighbouring Uganda risked a major resurgence of the disease after 43 cases were discovered this year. Read more »

• Tanzania: Film Expert Faults Lack of Authentic Local Artistic Work

  LOCAL artistes have been challenged to create work of their own origin, which identifies Tanzanian cultural norms; instead, of the current trend where majority of their artworks... Read more »

• Tanzania: Transit Truck Drivers Delay Protracted Talks

  TRANSIT truck drivers demanding handsome per diems and other travel perks are stalling progress towards resolving protracted negotiations with Tanzania Truck Owners Association... Read more »