Tanzania
Bonobo Mothers Help Their Sons to Mate
Bonobo mothers even direct their sons toward females who are ovulating, researchers have found.
Primitive Monkey Discovered in Kenyan Badlands
The early evolution of Old World monkeys is shrouded in mystery.
Teacher Who Beat, Killed Student Faces Death by Hanging
Respicius Mtazangira, 51, was found guilty of killing pupil Sperius Eradius, 14, by a high court this week.
Boat That Sank, Killing at Least 31, Was Overloaded
Officials believed revelers may not have heard the emergency announcements because of the loud music playing on the boat.
Hundreds Dead and Missing in Lake Victoria Disaster
The vessel capsized in Africa's largest lake on Thursday, with an estimated 400 to 500 people on board.
Tanzania Boat Accident: 'Scores' Feared Dead
A similar incident occurred six years ago in Tanzania, leaving at least 145 dead.
The Acid Attack Victim Setting a New Beauty Standard
Katie Gee, 23, is battling against the idea that her attack made her "disfigured."
Video: Reckless Tourist Tries to Pat Lion On Safari
The footage was captured in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
Stop Politicizing Unexplained Death of a Border Agent
Some say Rogelio Martinez was bludgeoned to death by rocks. Ted Cruz jumped on the bandwagon.
Drones Will Deliver HIV Drugs, Vaccines Across Tanzania
A California company is helping to deliver medical supplies to hard-to-reach parts of the East African country.
Tanzania's President: Cows Disapprove of Homosexuality
The government has threatened to publish a list of gay rights activists.
Tanzania's Persecuted Albinos: Singing for Their Lives
The East African country is the world capital for murders of people with albinism. But the community is pushing back.
Tanzania Fires 10,000 Civil Servants Over Fake Diplomas
A new report said the government workers had fraudulent high school certificates.
Tanzania expels UNDP head Awa Dabo
There are fears Awa Dabo was allegedly expelled due to her criticism of Zanizbar elections held in 2016.
Scientists Uncover Missing Link in Dinosaur Evolution
The four-legged creature from the Triassic period is the oldest species from the lineage that leads towards dinosaurs.
Tanzanian Journalists Suspended for Fake Trump News
A story by the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation claimed that the U.S. president had praised John Magufuli.
Tanzania: 'Devil' Poacher Sentenced to 12 Years
Boniface Matthew Malyango is accused of killing thousands of elephants.
Lesser Flamingos' Toxic Habitat Under Threat
Humans are responsible for polluting their wetlands and breeding grounds.
More Than 800 Girls Circumcised in Tanzania Last Month
Twelve women suspected to have carried out the ritual, which involves the partial or total removal of the external genitalia, have been arrested as the police investigate the case.
How to Stem the Tide of Illegal Immigrants
Investment is needed to improve the lives of millions of young people.
Early Human Footprints Discovered in Tanzania
The footprints are thought to be more than 3 million years old.
Ancient Tumor Found in a 255-Million-Year-Old Beast
Researchers described a benign tumor composed of miniature tooth-like structures.
Tanzania: President Sacks Two for 'Earthquake Fraud'
At least 19 people died when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit northern Tanzania in September.
What Was Bibi Doing in Africa?
Israel will be helping Kenya build a 440-mile wall along its border with Somalia to prevent Al-Shabab and other militants from crossing the frontier.
Tanzanian Convicted for Insulting President on Facebook
The man referred to President John Magufuli as an "imbecile" on the social media platform.
Tanzania: Magufuli Cancels National Holiday, Orders Mon
'The Bulldozer' has made quite an impact since being elected in October 2015.
Zanzibar Election: Ruling Party Wins Landslide Victory
The vote on the so-called Spice Islands proceeded peacefully despite fears of violence.
Zanzibar: What You Should Know About Its Election Rerun
The semi-autonomous archipelago is rerunning elections after October's result was controversially nullified.
Tanzania Arrests 800 Suspects in Prostitution Crackdown
Authorities are targeting prostitutes and their clients in the East African country.
Meet the Ex-Tanzania Leader Tasked with Saving Burundi
Benjamin Mkapa has got quite a job on his hands.