Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian
India’s High Commission in Tanzania has launched a new initiative, ‘Karibu Tanzania Youth,’ to foster cultural and bilateral ties. The inaugural session in Dar es Salaam brought together 30 students from Academic International Secondary School. High Commissioner Bishwadip Dey emphasized the critical role of youth in shaping future relationships between the two nations, highlighting growing cultural and trade connections. Tanzania is set to be the partner country for India’s 2024 Surajkund Mela, further solidifying this partnership.
Tanzania Leads Africa’s Energy Transformation
Tanzania is at the forefront of Africa’s energy transformation, aiming to expand its energy capacity to 4,000 megawatts by the end of the year, focusing on renewable energy. Speaking at the Africa Energy Summit 2025 in Dar es Salaam, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Doto Biteko outlined plans to provide electricity to 300 million people across Africa within five years. The nation’s electricity output has grown significantly, from just 21 megawatts at independence to over 3,160 megawatts today.
Energy Progress Recognized
World Bank President Ajay Banga, attending the Africa Energy Summit, commended Tanzania for its efforts to improve electricity access. He emphasized the importance of private sector partnerships and collective action to achieve Africa’s energy goals, including connecting 300 million people to electricity. Deputy Prime Minister Biteko’s report on Tanzania’s electricity capacity growth highlighted the country’s readiness for regional energy collaboration.
WHO Medical Aid for Marburg Virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered 1.4 tonnes of medical supplies to Tanzania to address the Marburg virus outbreak in the Kagera region. Following the confirmation of a second case by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the supplies from Nairobi aim to support patient management and infection control. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced $3 million from emergency funds to bolster the response, supplementing an initial $50,000 allocated for investigative efforts.
Sporting News: Citizenship Milestone
Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Keyekeh has officially obtained Tanzanian citizenship, making him eligible to play for the Taifa Stars, Tanzania’s national football team. The Tanzania Immigration Department also confirmed the naturalization of two other foreign players. Keyekeh, who plays for Singida Black Stars, previously featured for Karela United and briefly for Asante Kotoko. His club expressed support for the players during the application process, noting that citizenship matters are beyond their control.
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