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.