Ghana Minute.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hourWork with us
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Place

Tanzania

2026-04-272026-10-31

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Tanzania

Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

Order a news report

Tell us where to reach you and we’ll be in touch to agree the period and format.

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. September 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … Somalia complete the four-team group, with the top two teams qualifying for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. …

    Black Stars Have ‘No Business’ Missing 2027 AFCON – Afriyie
  3. Joy Online

    … Paul Kagame at the Presidential/Youth Townhall during the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Rwanda, she said, “I believe our food systems hold enormous opportunities to change that narrative for young Africans out there.” Ms Mustapha joined four other young people from Tanzania …

    What must gov’ts do to make food systems drive job creation in Africa? – Fareeda Mustapha asks Rwanda’s Kagame
  4. Joy Online

    … Until April, discussions for Dangote’s East African refinery were focused on Tanzania. …

    Dangote’s proposed Kenyan oil refinery faces hurdles, not least with crude supply
  5. Joy Online

    … Critics link the policy to similar measures implemented in Tanzania last year. Diplomatic friction escalates across the region Burundi reacted sharply to the enforcement measures. …

    Burundians scramble to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on unregistered traders
  6. Joy Online

    … mall-scale businesses in other East African countries. “This issue is not only going to cause problems for Burundians working in Kenya, but it is also going to cause problems in the region because there are also Kenyans doing these small jobs in our countries in Burundi, Tanzania …

    Kenya minister warns foreigners against ‘misusing’ visas to trade
  7. Daily Guide

    … Following the 2026 edition, the Miss World Festival is scheduled to move to Tanzania in 2027, where the next Miss World competition will be held. …

    Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Crowned Miss World 2026
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Benin produced a spirited comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against Mexico in their opening match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWL), while Tanzania were beaten 4-1 by Brazil in Bielsko-Biala. …

    U-20 WWC: Benin hold Mexico, Tanzania fall to Brazil
  9. Joy Online

    Tanzania have announced they will face Ghana in an international friendly during the September international window. …

    Tanzania announces friendly with Black Stars in September international window
  10. Joy Online

    … Ghana does not need to photocopy Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa. But neither must we behave as though the only available options are English forever or tribal war by Friday. …

    When English became the safest Ghanaian language
  11. Joy Online

    … Over the last year, Uber has also pulled out of Ivory Coast and Tanzania. The latest announcement means Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa are the only African countries in which the firm now operates. …

    Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Sport

CAF defends two-year AFCON cycle, shifts to three-year after 2028

The News

CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.

30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. CAF defends two-year AFCON cycle, shifts to three-year after 2028

    CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.

    30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

  1. Ghana hosts inaugural African Festival of Arts December 2026

    Ghana will host the inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC 2026) in Accra from December 9 to 12, organised by AUDA-NEPAD and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to promote the continent's cultural heritage, strengthen Pan-African collaboration and unlock economic opportunities in the creative industries.

    29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Bayern Munich vs Ajax to open Kenya's new national stadium

    Kenya President William Ruto has confirmed that Bayern Munich and Ajax will play the opening match at the country's new 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027. The fixture will mark the official opening of the Nairobi venue, which is expected to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Tanzania discovers 223 billion cubic feet of natural gas in Mnazi Bay

    Tanzania's energy minister announced the discovery of an estimated 223 billion cubic feet of natural gas in the Mnazi Bay area, found by state-owned TPDC and French company Maurel & Prom at the Kasa-1X ST2 well. This is Tanzania's first gas discovery in more than 10 years, with first production potentially starting as early as next month.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. Ghana risks industrial stagnation without research-to-industry translation

    Environment, Science and Technology Minister Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has warned that Ghana risks industrial stagnation if universities and research institutions fail to translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions for businesses and industry, citing a disconnect between academic research and commercial application that limits the country's ability to turn scientific knowledge into industrial growth and economic development.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana climate portal launches tools for young African climate activists

    The Ghana Climate Literacy Portal is providing learning resources to equip young Africans with knowledge to respond to climate change. The platform is being showcased at the Regional Conference of Youth Africa in Accra, where young climate advocates are discussing practical environmental solutions and developing recommendations for policymakers.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Kenya records second Ebola death in outbreak cluster

    A 65-year-old woman, a close family member of Kenya's first Ebola victim, has died, bringing the death toll to two. Seven other Ebola patients are receiving treatment at isolation facilities, with all cases contained within one cluster and no evidence of community spread.

    24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. Tanzanian opposition official charged with treason after elections

    John Pambalu, a senior Chadema party official, was charged with treason over allegations of obstructing the October 2025 elections through protests — a charge that carries a potential death penalty. The prosecution is the second against a Chadema leader on treason charges, following similar charges against party leader Tundu Lissu, in what observers view as political repression after elections marked by widespread protests and violence.

    23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 22 October

  1. African business leaders gather for 2026 forum and awards in Accra

    Business leaders, entrepreneurs, diplomats and executives met at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra on 17 October 2026 for the Africa Business Forum & Awards, themed "Shaping Africa's Business Future," to celebrate business achievements and promote investment and partnerships across African markets. The event included attendance from H.E. Rui Pedro Afonso Livramento, Chief of Staff of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Stars qualify for AFCON 2027 will require miracle – Kingston

    Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston says the Black Stars' qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will be a miracle, after Ghana lost their opening two qualifiers to Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia and sit bottom of their group with no points. Kingston noted that with two teams already on six points and Ghana needing to win all remaining games, it will be very difficult to turn things around.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. Black Challenge coach targets first WAFF World Cup title

    Ghana's Black Challenge head coach Stephen Richard Obeng says his ambition is to lead the team to their first World Amputee Football Federation World Cup title in Mexico, scheduled for November 13 to 22, 2026, in San Juan de los Lagos. The team, continental champions with three major African titles in recent years, is in peak condition with focus now on tactical discipline and teamwork.

    19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 16 October

  1. Ghana joins WHO initiative to strengthen lead testing capacity

    Ghana is among six sub-Saharan African countries selected for WHO support to strengthen laboratory capacity for blood lead testing and improve monitoring of lead exposure. A Ghana Health Service, Pure Earth and UNICEF survey found that 52% of children under five in Ghana had elevated blood lead levels.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Ex-GHALCA chairman calls for GFA president Kurt Okraku's resignation

    Former Ghana League Clubs Association chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has demanded that GFA President Kurt Okraku and his Executive Council resign, citing the steady decline of Ghanaian football and the Black Stars' failure to progress beyond group stages in recent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and qualify for the 2025 edition.

    14 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Afriyie urges Black Stars to field strongest squad for AFCON 2027

    Former GFA Vice President George Afriyie has called on the Black Stars to assemble their best players for remaining 2027 AFCON qualifiers, saying Ghana's chances of qualifying are not over despite losing their opening two matches. He stressed that in a league format, winning the rest of the games could still lead to qualification.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. 7th Africa Public Sector Conference set for Accra, October 2026

    The 7th Africa Public Sector Conference & Awards will take place in Accra from 14–16 October 2026, bringing together public-sector ministers, CEOs, policymakers and investors from Ghana and across Africa under the theme "Governance 2030: Resilient Institutions for a Digital, Green & Secure Africa." Ghana's Chief of Staff will officially open the conference and deliver a keynote address.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Football administrator proposes home-based players for Somalia qualifier

    Kudjoe Fianoo, a veteran Ghanaian football administrator and former GHALCA Chairman, has proposed that the Black Stars consider selecting home-based players for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Somalia, following consecutive defeats against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia that left Ghana bottom of Group C with zero points.

    12 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 9 October

  1. Zambia signs five-year US health deal after data-sharing disputes

    Zambia has signed a five-year health financing agreement with the US providing about $1.5bn, ending months of dispute over data sharing and mineral rights. The revised deal removes clauses requiring biological specimens to be sent to the US and restricts patient data exchange, according to Health Minister Roma Chilengi.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Kenya confirms first Ebola case; ten contacts quarantined

    A man who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo died of Ebola in a Nairobi hospital on Monday, marking Kenya's first-ever Ebola case. Ten people in contact with him have been quarantined, while authorities work to trace 57 other contacts; screening concerns are growing after the patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, Uganda, and Kenya without his illness being detected.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Ghana hosts first African Assemblies of God World Congress

    Ghana will host the Assemblies of God World Congress from October 14 to 16, expecting more than 10,000 delegates and visitors. The three-day event, held every three years under the theme "Commission: One Mandate, Every Nation," marks the first time the congress takes place on the African continent.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. US travel restrictions on African nations mirror gunboat diplomacy

    The Chronicle argues that US entry restrictions imposed on African countries—full bans on Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and partial restrictions on Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania—represent a modern form of gunboat diplomacy, using economic and political leverage instead of military force to dictate terms.

    5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Mahama urges African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty

    President Mahama has called on African leaders to treat health as an investable, high-growth economic sector rather than a charitable cost, positioning health sovereignty and economic security of Africa's 1.4 billion people as a continental priority.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Mahama urges African leaders to prioritize health sovereignty

    At the Alamein Africa Forum in Egypt, President Mahama called on African leaders to make health sovereignty a priority for the continent's 1.4 billion people, arguing that health should be treated as an investable, high-growth economic sector rather than a charitable cost. He cited evidence that investment in basic maternal and newborn care yields significant economic returns for every dollar invested.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Dangote launches $16bn Kenya oil refinery amid land protests

    Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenya's President William Ruto have broken ground on a $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, expected to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day. Despite protests from local residents demanding more compensation for land, Dangote dismissed the objections and said the refinery would be ready by 2030.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash

    Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed when their helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area, about 70km east of Harare, on Wednesday evening. The cause of the crash was not immediately known and police said investigations were under way.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Minister calls for Black Stars disbandment after Gambia loss

    Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has called for the disbandment of the Black Stars and dissolution of the Ghana Football Association following Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The loss came after Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium and follows an earlier 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Group C.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Morocco cancels friendly with Ghana following AFCON setback

    Morocco has cancelled their planned international friendly against Ghana scheduled for October 4 in Tangier, with no official reason given. The cancellation comes as Ghana struggles in their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign following consecutive defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, and after a friendly with Tanzania was also cancelled.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. South Africa refugees face tensions before September 30 deadline

    An anti-immigration movement called March and March has issued a September 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, creating anxiety among refugee communities. Hundreds of asylum seekers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Mozambique, and Tanzania have occupied the pavement outside Durban's Refugee Reception Centre for roughly four months, enduring deteriorating conditions with irregular access to food, medication, and other necessities.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Nigeria beats Madagascar 2-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Nigeria came from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at home in their opening Group L match of AFCON 2027 qualifying. Debutant Moses Usor scored the winning goal, and Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau next on Tuesday.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Ghana drawn with Angola, Colombia, Iraq at 2026 Amputee World Cup

    Ghana's Black Challenge have been placed in Group D at the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico alongside Angola, Colombia and Iraq. The African champions are pursuing their first World Cup title after winning the African Amputee Football Championship in 2021, 2023, and 2024.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. 2027 AFCON qualifiers begin amid Morocco-Senegal title dispute

    The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign started today with 48 countries in 12 groups competing over six rounds through March, while the continent awaits a decision on last year's disputed final in Morocco, where Senegal beat the hosts but was stripped of the title after walking off the pitch in protest; Senegal has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with a hearing scheduled for October 8.

    24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tanzania — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute