![FILE: Photo of a bat used to illustrate the story. [PHOTO: Encyclopedia Britannica]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/07/Bats-structures-organs-sound-frequencies-signals-contexts.jpg?fit=1600%2C1054&ssl=1)
Ethiopia confirms first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus
It is transmitted to humans through fruit bats and spreads rapidly between people through direct contact with the bodily fluids ...
Tag: Tanzania
Africa Unscrambled: If thousands of Tanzanians are dead, silence is not an option, By Phillip van Niekerk
Tanzanian opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been in jail for the past seven months for advocating electoral reforms. But the ...
Africa Food Prize: IITA celebrates Nigerian scientist’s breakthrough in cassava, yam innovation
“This award is not the end, it is a beginning, a call to action and a reminder that much remains ...
Air Tanzania launches direct flights to Lagos, strengthening Nigeria–Tanzania ties
The historic route was inaugurated at a glamorous event in Lagos, attended by representatives of the Nigerian and Tanzanian governments, ...
![Group of cats and dogs. [Photo: https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/04/pet-registration.jpg?fit=800%2C425&ssl=1)
Group links dog, cat meat trade to diseases, wants ban across Africa
It highlighted links to diseases such as trichinellosis, cholera, and rabies, all of which have devastating impacts on both humans ...
CHAN 2024: How Kenya turned a tournament into a footballing rebirth
CHAN 2024 left behind a legacy that went far beyond 90 minutes of action. It gave Kenyans modern stadiums, a ...
Tanzania’s treason trial: A death sentence for democracy, By Tundu Lissu
Tundu Lissu To my fellow Tanzanians: I may be behind prison walls, but my voice is not silenced. Our fight ...
![Diana Chikotesha [Photo Credit: CAF Media]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/08/1001574662-e1756451536555.jpg?fit=720%2C469&ssl=1)
“Gender should not define success”: Diana Chikotesha on breaking barriers in African refereeing
In front of a packed stadium and millions watching across the world, the Zambian became the first woman to officiate ...
Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla, Juma Jux welcome baby boy
“Say hello to the latest sexiest grandma in town, my grandson is the cutest Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala.”
Saudi Arabia conducts cardiac surgeries in Kano
The team conducted a number of open-heart surgeries and cardiac catheterisations.
CHAN 2024 Quarter-Finals Preview: Hosts Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda lead charge
As the quarter-finals begin, the script is beautifully poised: East Africa dreaming, North Africa plotting, West Africa charging, and the ...
![A newborn used to illustrate the story. [Photo Credit: Shutterstock]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/08/baby.jpg?fit=852%2C480&ssl=1)
Nigeria joins Africa in breakthrough malaria treatment for newborns
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) applauded Nigeria for its role in the trials in a ...
Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO global rating three years after upgrade
In Africa, only Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, and Egypt currently hold ML3 status.
Tanzania secure historic CHAN quarter-final qualification
The Taifa Stars made a dream start, with Clement Mzize opening the scoring in the 13th minute before doubling his ...
Rivers United lead Nigerian clubs in CAF Rankings as Enyimba slide
The Port Harcourt side sits 24th in Africa with 14 points, a reflection of their steady presence in CAF competitions ...
October elections will reveal extent of Tanzania’s democratic decline
As the country slides towards electoral authoritarianism, even SADC and EAC election observers have been excluded from the polls.
![Team Nigeria at the Opening Ceremony [Credit: NSC Media]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/1001406953-e1753686725916.jpg?fit=980%2C533&ssl=1)
1st African School Games: Nigeria shines bright, steals spotlight at colourful Opening Ceremony
The delegation comprising 60 student-athletes competing in 10 sports exuded confidence and unity, earning admiration from onlookers and media alike.
INTERVIEW: CHAN 2024 is Nigeria’s chance to restore pride – Skipper Junior Nduka
Super Eagles B captain Junior Nduka opens up on Nigeria’s road to the latest CHAN tournament, the mindset driving the ...
![Down and out but not disgraced [Credit: CAF Media]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/1001335884.webp?fit=540%2C353&ssl=1)
WAFCON 2024: Brave performances as Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana bow out with pride
Underdogs Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Botswana bow out, but not without lighting up the tournament, showing how far the women's ...
Nigeria kicks off CHAN 2024 camp as CAF embarks on final facilities inspection
As preparations for CHAN 2024 intensify, Nigeria’s CHAN Eagles opened camp in Ikenne with 21 players, while CAF began final ...
Mpox remains public health emergency of international concern – WHO
PREMIUM TIMES review of WHO global mpox trends shows that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains the epicentre, ...
Taba Peterside speaks on intentional leadership, mentorship, building confidence in women’s rights
Women are blessed with empathy and the ability to see the "softer" side of things in addition to just the ...
ZAM asks Dutch govt to suspend support for Tanzania after torture scandal
According to ZAM, the initiative has “emboldened repressive forces” in Tanzania, to people to days of beatings, sexual assault, and ...
GTCO paid N5.9 billion as penalties for infractions in three years
The breaches occurred in several countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, The Gambia, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom, over the ...
Dangote, Otedola among Forbes 2024 Africa’s richest people
“This is a very, very big relief,” Mr Dangote told Forbes.
