Tanzania secured $204.5 million from the IMF to support its economy. A tragic building collapse in Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo area in November claimed 29 lives. The abduction and death of opposition politician Ally Kibao in September raised political tensions ahead of elections. Despite U.S. legal action against Adani Group, Tanzania confirmed its container terminal agreement with the company. Additionally, WHO Africa director-elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile passed away in November.
September 10 earthquake in Kagera Region has claimed at least 19 people and injured over 300. University of Dodoma (UDOM) students embark on scientific research to apply technology to enable wildlife authorities to combat poaching in protected areas. Tanzanian police have killed 65 people and injured 270 during clashes at Canadian-owned gold mine. UN Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki Moon, urges Tanzania to uphold mediation efforts in conflict-hit countries across the Great Lakes region.