Written by Alice Njoki. On February 5, 2025, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights made a decision in favor of people with albinism in Tanzania, including men, women, and children. This ruling addresses the long-standing violence and discrimination they have faced due to harmful cultural beliefs. People with albinism in Tanzania have been […]
Tanzania has abolished boarding school for nursery up to Standard Four pupils, effective from March 1. The Education Ministry said this will allow children and their parents to create a bond while at the same time to allowing children to receive parental care, build values and participate in various community activities. However, a special permit […]
Tanzania government has banned a popular series of children’s books from schools claiming they violate local cultural norms. Education Minister Adolf Mkenda announced Monday an immediate ban on The Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. He added that the government will keep an eye on libraries in both public and private schools to make sure they were […]
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu has urged Tanzanians to take up birth control measures as she raised concerns over the high number of births the country is experiencing. She said this over the weekend while visiting the western region of Geita where she reported that one health centre in Buselesele ward produces 1,000 children a month. […]