Zanzibar

Ethiopian federal government and a rebel group from the country's Oromia region opened peace talks in the Tanzanian island archipelago of Zanzibar, according to a spokesperson for the militants. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the…

Zanzibar’s authorities have halted all sea activities including fishing and transport until further notice as a tropical storm approaches the Tanzanian islands. Jobo has been downgraded from a cyclone to a depression but is still…

Residents of Zanzibar on Tuesday paid last respect to the late President John Magufuli. On Saturday and Sunday, the body was in Dar es Salaam for mourners to pay their last respects. It was then taken to Dodoma where mourners who could…

Zanzibar’s first Vice President Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad died on Wednesday at the age of 77 after contracting Covid-19. “At around 5am this morning, Maalim Seif passed away. Maalim died while undergoing treatment at Muhimbili hospital…