Tanzania president sees better inflation by June 2012

Tanzania expects its inflation rate to fall to single digits by June from 19.2% it was at in November, also hoping for 7% economic growth.

Slim hope for more survivors from Zanzibar ferry

The MV Spice Islander was so overloaded leaving Zanzibar's port it started to list and passengers scrambled to get off.

Woman minister guilty of genocide in Rwanda

The UN war crimes tribunal for Rwanda has sentenced former families minister Pauline Nyiramasuhuko to life in prison for genocide.

Tanzania eyes 8% to 10% growth a year in next five years

Tanzania will target growth of 8% to 10% annually for the next five years to revamp the country's agriculture, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

Tanzanian opposition demands recount

A Tanzanian opposition leader asked the electoral body on Wednesday to stop announcing results from the presidential vote and called for a recount.

Tanzania ruling party expects comfortable poll win

Tanzania's ruling party said on Tuesday it expected to emerge the victor from last Sunday's presidential and parliamentary elections.