The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged Air Tanzania to compensate passengers stranded in Dar es Salaam and Lagos due to flight cancellations. NCAA directed the airline to offer accommodations, meals, or rebookings, citing passenger rights under the NCAA Regulations 2023. Air Tanzania has complied, providing lodging and meals, and plans to fly as soon as possible. The airline operates a fleet featuring a giraffe-tail livery on its Boeing 787-8, Airbus A220, and Dash 8-Q400 aircraft.

Tanzania strengthens its mining sector by formalizing small-scale miners, adopting robust market systems, and implementing reforms that increase transparency and investor confidence. The government collected over Sh430 billion in mineral revenues from July to October 2025, reaching 35.85% of the annual target. Construction of an 85% complete Sh37 billion nickel and copper processing plant in Bahi District will process ores domestically, boost local value addition, support small-scale miners, and enhance national GDP contributions.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned that Tanzania’s disputed October 29 elections and ensuing violence could undermine access to international funding and harm the country’s global credibility. She called on her new 27-member cabinet, which includes her daughter and son-in-law, to focus on mobilizing domestic resources for development projects. Hundreds were arrested and charged with treason after protests, while Malawi’s former president, Lazarus Chakwera, will lead Commonwealth-backed reconciliation efforts between the government and opposition.

Tanzania reassured international tourists of safety and stability amid recent misleading reports abroad. Government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa emphasized that major destinations, including Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar, remain fully operational and secure. Tourism authorities confirmed that parks, lodges, and transport links continue without disruption. Visitor numbers rose to more than 48,000 in early November, reflecting confidence in the country’s wildlife, cultural sites, and hospitality, despite isolated urban disturbances in late October.

Engineer Rashid Selemani Kalimbaga of Tanzania has been elected president of the African Road Maintenance Fund Association (ARMFA) during its 22nd Annual General Assembly in Monrovia, Liberia. Kalimbaga, who leads the Tanzania Roads Fund, will prioritize strengthening funding mechanisms, improving institutional capacity, and promoting autonomous, professional road funds across Africa. The assembly gathered over 300 delegates from 35 countries to discuss sustainable road financing, knowledge sharing, and innovative infrastructure management, signaling a new phase of continental cooperation.

Chinese and Tanzanian partners have trained over 480 Tanzanian workers through vocational programs to strengthen local technical skills and support infrastructure projects. Eighty youth completed a one-year program by Panyu Chu Kong Steel Pipe Co. and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, gaining certifications in welding, plumbing, electrical work, and other trades. Meanwhile, more than 400 CRJE employees attended a two-month intensive training in construction safety, measurement techniques, and material testing, enhancing workforce capacity for Tanzania’s development.

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan expanded her cabinet after winning 98% of the October 29 vote, appointing her daughter Wanu Hafidh Ameir as deputy education minister and her son-in-law Mohamed Mchengerwa as health minister. The reshuffle named 27 ministers and 29 deputy ministers, following opposition claims of an unfair election. The changes also elevated Ridhiwani Kikwete and other CCM figures, drawing scrutiny over political favoritism and governance standards.

President Samia Suluhu pursued reconciliation after Tanzania’s disputed election by pardoning youths involved in protests, releasing senior opposition figures, and creating a commission to investigate killings. Opposition parties rejected the commission as biased and continued to challenge the near-98% election result, citing deadly repression and restricted participation. Despite her conciliatory measures, Tanzania faces heightened global scrutiny, with international partners questioning the credibility of its democratic institutions and the government’s commitment to political reforms.

The Tanzanian government publicly challenges recent CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera and DW reports on post-election violence, arguing that the coverage lacked balance, accuracy and the government’s right of reply. Government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa says the outlets used selective sourcing and heightened tension. He urges citizens to avoid divisive narratives and calls on foreign media to follow ethical standards. A three-month national inquiry is reviewing casualties, damage and missing persons.