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Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
Source: Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community |

Tanzania: European Union Signs Key Agreements to Drive Sustainable Development in Zanzibar

The agreements include enhanced funding for the Bahari Yetu (“Our Ocean”) Project, which is part of the EU’s Team Europe Initiative for the Blue Economy, and a renewed commitment to the Gender Transformative Action Programme in Zanzibar

The European Union (EU) has further strengthened its partnership with Zanzibar by signing two significant agreements aimed at promoting sustainable development, marine conservation, and gender equality. The agreements were signed in the presence of Zanzibar’s Minister for Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Rita Laranjinha, Managing Director for Africa at…

U.S. Embassy in Tanzania
Source: U.S. Embassy in Tanzania |

United States (U.S.) Supports Community-Led Wildlife Conservation at Second Annual Wildlife Corridor Forum in Arusha

Since 2018, USAID has supported the issuance of over 20,000 Certificates of Customary Rights of Occupancy (CCROs), providing communities legal tenure over their lands and resources

The United States supported the Second Annual Wildlife Corridor Forum in Arusha to highlight the collective progress achieved by government, local communities, and international partners to ensure that people and wildlife thrive in Tanzania. Through USAID, the U.S. has invested $10 million annually in recent years in Tanzania for community-driven…

East African Community (EAC)
Source: East African Community (EAC) |

East African Community (EAC) Heads of State agree to Expedite Establishment of Political Federation

The EAC leaders further agreed on the need to fully operationalise the Customs Union and Common Market protocols to enhance intra-regional trade which is still relatively low

East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have agreed to hasten the establishment of the Political Federation, the fourth and ultimate stage in the EAC integration. The Summit of EAC Heads of State noted that the formation of a Federation had been agreed way back in 1963 by the EAC’s…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Enhanced Access to Finance: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Financing Gateway launched in Tanzania

The MSME Financing Gateway is a digital platform that will improve access to finance and business development services for MSMEs across Tanzania

In a significant step towards strengthening financial inclusion and economic empowerment, the MSME Financing Gateway was officially launched at a ceremony held in Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Bankers Association (TBA) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre, (ITC) through the second phase of the European Union (EU) funded, EU-East African Community (EAC) Market…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

Community Volunteers Driving Change in Zanzibar’s Efforts to End Violence against Women and Girls

In Tanzania, despite significant strides achieved through robust legal frameworks and policies, one in three women and girls continue to face physical, sexual, or other forms of abuse

“The greatest challenge faced by women and children survivors of violence here in Pemba is what we call ‘Muhali’—an unspoken code of silence,” says Asia Abrahmani Ali, a 53-year-old mother of seven living in the lush green hills of Pemba, part of Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago off the East African coast.…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

Women in Law & Development in Africa's (WiLDAF) bold mission to drive action against gender-based violence in Tanzania

WiLDAF has mobilized local committees across the country to give women a voice in reporting gender-based violence (GBV) and seeking justice

During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Generation Equality is celebrating commitment makers that are driving action to end gender-based violence. WiLDAF Tanzania, stands at the forefront of an inspiring journey to eradicate gender-based violence and empower women and girls nationwide. Through strong advocacy and hands-on community initiatives,…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
Source: Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community |

More Financing for Startups as FUNGUO pushes its commitments to over TZS 5 billion and partners for the first time with iMBEJU

The European Union-funded FUNGUO program, in partnership with CRDB Bank’s iMBEJU initiative, proudly unveiled the third cohort of 18 promising startups and innovative SMEs, marking another milestone in supporting Tanzanian entrepreneurship

FUNGUO, in partnership with CRDB Bank’s iMBEJU initiative, proudly unveiled the third cohort of 18 promising startups and innovative SMEs, marking another milestone in supporting Tanzanian entrepreneurship. This cohort emerges from a highly competitive process following the third Call for Funding Applications, launched in September 2024, which resulted in more…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

East African Community (EAC) youth leaders urged to emulate independence heroes

The call was made by the Youth Member of Parliament for Northern Region, Hon. Boniface Okot at the opening of the Seventh East African Youth Parliament

Youth in the East African Community member states have been urged to emulate leaders led the liberation struggles that ushered in independence. The call was made by the Youth Member of Parliament for Northern Region, Hon. Boniface Okot at the opening of the Seventh East African Youth Parliament in Arusha,…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

Joint Press Release: 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to Feature High-Level Focus on Clean Cooking as African Union and Tanzania Unite for Climate Solutions

By elevating clean cooking to the highest levels of political decision-making, African countries can create an enabling environment for innovation, investment, and sustainable development

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, the African Union (AU) and the United Republic of Tanzania will join forces in a high-level side event to make clean cooking a central part of the global climate agenda. The event, “Addressing Clean Cooking Challenges in Africa: A Call for African Leadership,” will take place…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Mining Ministers Present Critical Mineral Expansion Strategies at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

Critical Ministers Africa hosted African mineral Ministers in a panel discussion showcasing progress made in metals development

The second day of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit began with a Ministerial Forum, where mining ministers from Eswatini, Malawi, Argentina and representatives from Tanzania highlighted initiatives to advance the mining sector. HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy for the Kingdom of Eswatini, described mining as…