Tanzania

During the 78th United Nation General Assembly (UNGA78), Dr. Philip Mpango, Vice President of Tanzania, made a strong appeal to the global community highlighting the paramount importance of dialogue in resolving conflicts and promoting peace. Mpango stressed that peace is a cornerstone in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering global prosperity. He noted that geopolitical tensions often lead to wars and political instability, which are detrimental to the UN's core principles of peace and shared responsibility for SDGs.Excessive Weapon Production and Increased Military SpendingTanzania, the 12th largest contributor among 125 countries in UN peacekeeping missions as of March 2023, is no stranger to these principles. Mpango urged the international community to lend support to regional initiatives that are working towards restoring peace in war-torn parts of Africa. He also called for a global condem...

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to inaugurate the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) headquarters today, a monumental 17-storey building that promises to become a prominent landmark in Tanzania's northern tourism circuit. This remarkable structure is poised to dwarf other key attractions in the region, including the Ngorongoro Tourism Centre and the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). Spanning an impressive 22,421 square meters in the city's Phillips area, the PAPU headquarters project has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of the basement and the superstructure of the building, which soars to the 17th floor. This feat was accomplished on December 23, 2021, marking a remarkable achievement in the realm of architectural excellence. Tanzania's commitment to hosting the Pan African Postal Union and its generous provision of land for the construction of the PAPU headquarters in Arusha un...