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Spend more time understanding East Africa, a new frontier for S’pore: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam speaking to a shopkeeper selling bridal attire during a visit to the Darajani Souk project at the edge of Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on June 10.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam speaking to a shopkeeper selling bridal attire during a visit to the Darajani Souk project at the edge of Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on June 10.

Schools must empower young people to believe they can make a difference: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the  University of Dar es Salaam during his state visit in Tanzania on June 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the  University of Dar es Salaam during his state visit in Tanzania on June 9.

S’pore and Tanzania’s complementary strengths can create good jobs, growth: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a Singapore-Tanzania joint business forum in Tanzania on June 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a Singapore-Tanzania joint business forum in Tanzania on June 9.

Singapore to negotiate FTA with regional bloc of 8 East African countries

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan, during a welcome ceremony for his state visit to Tanzania on June 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan, during a welcome ceremony for his state visit to Tanzania on June 9.

Tanzania-registered container vessel sinks off Batam

The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) said the incident happened at 10.30pm, and all nine crew members were safely rescued by the Indonesian authorities.
The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) said the incident happened at 10.30pm, and all nine crew members were safely rescued by the Indonesian authorities.

President Tharman in Tanzania from June 8 to 10 for state visit

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's visit is at the invitation of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's visit is at the invitation of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Unbeaten Tanzania league leaders fire coach despite yet another win

Manpower Ministry investigating Hougang United, player ‘for working without a valid work pass’

Hougang United and Gloire Amanda are under Ministry of Manpower investigation for the case involving the footballer “working without a valid work pass”.
Hougang United and Gloire Amanda are under Ministry of Manpower investigation for the case involving the footballer “working without a valid work pass”.

Support and criticism for East African co-hosts of 2027 Afcon

Senegal fans clash with security as fans invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Senegal fans clash with security as fans invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

'Intended killings': Tanzania's election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims

FILE PHOTO: Tanzanian police disperse demonstrators during violent protests that marred the election following the disqualification of the two leading opposition candidates in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Onsase Ochando/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tanzanian police disperse demonstrators during violent protests that marred the election following the disqualification of the two leading opposition candidates in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Onsase Ochando/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.