Tanzania’s National Assembly Speaker announced that Special Seats MP Halima Idd Nassor died on January 18, 2025, at age 45 at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan praised Nassor for her dedication and advocacy for workers’ rights. Sworn in November 2025, she is survived by her husband and three children. Leaders also condemned insensitive public reactions to her death.

Puntland authorities captured five Tanzanian foreign fighters during the ongoing Al-Miska’at operation in Bosaso, Somalia, confirming Tanzania as a significant source of recruits for jihadist networks, including IS-Somalia, IS-Mozambique, the Allied Democratic Forces, and al-Shabaab. Analysts link this to Tanzania’s security collapse following disputed October 2025 elections, which triggered widespread violence, eroded trust in security forces, and fueled grievances. Tanzanian fighters have participated in sophisticated attacks and form a major portion of IS-S operational strength.

The Tanzanian Parliamentary Committee on Social Welfare and Community Development urged the government to strengthen occupational safety oversight in the informal sector. Committee Chair Hawa Chakoma called on the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) to implement continuous follow-up systems to ensure employers comply with safety regulations. Members recommended integrating informal workers into formal safety frameworks. Minister Deus Sangu highlighted OSHA and the Workers Compensation Fund’s roles in protecting employees and promoting workplace welfare nationwide.

Victor Mhagama won the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) primaries for Peramiho Constituency, securing 3,040 of 8,577 valid votes to contest the by-election on February 26, 2026. The primaries, organized by CCM Songea Rural District across 16 wards, followed the death of former MP Jenista Mhagama in December 2025. A total of 27 candidates sought the party’s nomination. The Anti-Corruption Commission intervened amid claims of bribery during the primary election process.

The Tanzanian government launched e-Utatuzi, a digital platform to streamline labour dispute resolution. Developed by the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA) in partnership with the e-Government Authority, the system includes five modules covering user registration, dispute filing, key services, minor cases, and guidance. Integrated with NIDA, RITA, the Ministry for Work Permits, and the High Court, e-Utatuzi aims to reduce delays, cut costs, improve transparency, and enhance efficiency.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has presented 16 implementation reports to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources, and Tourism as part of a performance review. Minister Ashatu Kijaji outlined the progress made by the ministry and its institutions in supporting accountability and improving service delivery. The meeting in Dodoma included senior officials and allowed the committee to assess results and provide guidance ahead of parliament’s second session.