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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:35:48Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kenya court upholds Gachagua impeachment, awards Sh1 billion compensation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[ Rigathi Gachagua]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Former kenyan Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua. PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/oped/can-african-media-build-global-brands--5488832</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:34:35Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Can African media build global brands?]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/oped/governance-changes-key-to-sustaining-state-owned-firms-5488862</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:31:55Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Governance changes key to sustaining state-owned firms]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/oped/rethinking-the-abolition-of-vat-deferment-on-imported-capital-goods-in-tanzania-5488864</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:28:49Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rethinking the abolition of VAT deferment on imported capital goods in Tanzania]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/east-africa-news/ea-business-council-seeks-publication-of-trade-list-to-boost-tanzania-burundi-cross-border-trade-5489438</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:15:39Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[EA business council seeks publication of trade list to boost Tanzania-Burundi cross-border trade]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[EABC Trade and Policy Advisor, Adrian Raphael Njau, speaks during the Public-Private Dialogue on Non-Tariff Barriers, where he called for the publication of a list of commonly traded goods to enhance transparency and boost Tanzania–Burundi cross-border trade.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/fuel-prices-rise-in-zanzibar-5489448</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:07:26Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fuel prices rise in Zanzibar]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/push-for-justice-as-mining-communities-gain-new-support-tools-5489430</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:51:10Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Push for justice as mining communities gain new support tools]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Faith leaders and partner organisations display newly launched guidelines aimed at strengthening access to justice for communities affected by mining activities across East Africa and the Great Lakes region during a forum held in Arusha on Monday, June 8, 2026. PHOTO| BERTHA ISMAIL]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/procurement-system-exposes-flaws-as-pccb-saves-sh116-2m-in-tanga-projects-5489418</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:46:26Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Procurement system exposes flaws as PCCB saves Sh116.2m in Tanga projects]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Tanga Regional PCCB commander Ramadhan Ndwata addresses a press conference on the performance of the anti-corruption body for the period January–March 2026. PHOTO | MBONEA HERMAN]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/court-news/teachers-union-boss-co-accused-face-14-corruption-economic-sabotage-charges-5489414</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:43:25Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Teachers’ union boss, co-accused face 14 corruption, economic sabotage charges]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/sh4-1-billion-water-project-brings-relief-to-over-20-000-residents-5489406</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:38:33Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sh4.1 billion water project brings relief to over 20,000 residents]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinyanga District Commissioner Julius Mtatiro speaks after inspecting the water project in Zumve Village on Monday, June 8, 2026. PHOTO | HELLEN MDINDA]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/forestry-sector-set-for-major-transformation-through-finland-deal-5489312</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:35:12Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Forestry sector set for major transformation through Finland deal]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[The Finnish Ambassador to Tanzania, Ms Theresa Zitting (centre), and the director of forestry and beekeeping in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr Daniel Pancras (second right), launch the Tanzania Forestry Sector Investment Guide during Finnish Forest Day held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend as other stakeholders look on. PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/a-simple-request-that-changed-the-lives-of-more-than-100-girls--5487674</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:47:23Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[A simple request that changed the lives of more than 100 girls ]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/samia-to-set-health-research-agenda-at-arusha-scientific-conference-5489296</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:25:12Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samia to set health research agenda at Arusha scientific conference]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Director General, Prof Said Aboud, speaks to journalists on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Arusha, on preparations for the 33rd Annual Scientific Conference organised by the institute. PHOTO | BERTHA ISMAIL]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/what-dmg-recognition-as-class-one-shipbuilding-global-excellence-means-to-tanzania-5489154</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:20:50Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[What DMG recognition as Class One shipbuilding global excellence means to Tanzania]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/chadema-expulsion-row-deepens-as-member-fights-back-5489130</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:25:56Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chadema expulsion row deepens as member fights back]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[chadema,Said Issa Mohammed]]></news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:07:22Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Son of Lissu testimony before US Congress stirs political and legal debate]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Augustino Lissu]]></news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:58:50Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Israel, Iran strike each other for first time since ceasefire]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli settlers stand next to a missile protruding from the ground in the central Israeli-occupied West Bank. PHOTO | REUTERS]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:34:31Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Silent killer: The true cost of Shinyanga’s charcoal racket]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:33:17Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[North Coast swimmers shine at 10th National Junior event]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/analysts-support-russia-ties-caution-on-geopolitics-5488822</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:31:13Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Analysts support Russia ties, caution on geopolitics]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[President Samia Suluhu Hassan shakes hands with her host, Russian President Vladimir Putin, ahead of bilateral talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. Analysts have defended President Hassan’s visit say it is in tandem with Tanzania’s foreign policy. PHOTO | FILE]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:26:47Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Experts warn of El Niño opportunities and flood risks]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:00:46Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[More than 1,600 girls identified for return to education in Tanzania]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Regional Administrative Secretary Zuwena Omary of Lindi Region (third right), Communications and Media Relations Officer Jacqueline Shuma of the Doris Mollel Foundation (second right), Regional Social Welfare Officer Bahati Meshack of Lindi Region (right), Protection Officer Bishagazi Selemani of the Doris Mollel Foundation (left) and Human Resources and Operations Officer Beatrice Matama of the Doris Mollel Foundation (second left) during an event marking the implementation of the AGYW Social Protection Intervention Programme in Lindi Region.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/sports/football/4-serengeti-boys-players-named-in-caf-u-17-afcon-best-xi-5488852</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:58:35Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[4 Serengeti Boys players named in Caf U-17 Afcon best XI]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Serengeti Boys players pose for a group photograph during the AFCON 2026 tournament in Morocco. The team had an impressive run, finishing second in the competition, with four of its players earning spots in CAF’s AFCON Best XI, a testament to their skill and determination on the continental stage. Their remarkable performance has not only brought pride to Tanzania but also secured them a place in the World Cup finals to be held in Qatar ovember 19 to December 13 this year. PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/sports/tanzanian-golfers-claim-third-spot-at-africa-region-iv-event-5488834</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:57:49Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzanian golfers claim third spot at Africa Region IV event]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Tanzania national golf team coach Fadhyl Nkya (seated in the centre) poses with players Jumanne Mohamed, Isiaka Dunia, Enoshi Wanyeche, and Victor Mbunda during the Africa Region IV Men’s Team Championship held at Tamarina Golf Club in Mauritius. Tanzania finished third in the tournament. PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:09:05Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for rare summit with Kim]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:20:22Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Zanzibar explains how mandatory travel insurance covered repatriation of US influencer &apos;s remains]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/cross-border-mobile-money-inflows-rise-33-percent-to-sh698-billion-5488722</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-08T08:26:51Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cross-border mobile money inflows rise 33 percent to Sh698 billion]]></news:title>
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