US–Tanzania Relations: The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced a bill to review bilateral ties and push targeted sanctions tied to the 2025 election, with Tanzania urged to pursue national reconciliation and governance reforms. Finance Bill Scrutiny: Tanzania’s Parliament begins public hearings on the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to raise about Sh1.72tr more revenue from July 1, with new/expanded taxes affecting agriculture, gambling and digital services. EU Funding Clarification: Tanzania says an EU Parliament vote on a €156m programme is not a final suspension and that implementation continues pending EU-Tanzania review procedures. Water & Sanitation in Mwanza: The EU and AFD signed a €12.5m (about Sh32.5bn) grant for LVWATSAN II, targeting expanded clean water and sewerage services for hundreds of thousands. Agriculture Pact: Tanzania and Türkiye agreed to deepen agricultural cooperation to cut post-harvest losses and expand irrigation and value addition. Trade & Accountability: Tanzania and Indonesia signed an audit cooperation MoU to strengthen public-sector auditing and transparency. Energy & Costs: Tanzania may see fuel relief as US–Iran moves toward de-escalation, but prices have remained high during the conflict. Zanzibar Port Push: Zanzibar plans a US$560m free port at Mangapwani to boost logistics and compete regionally. Capital Markets: Orbit Securities appoints CFA Vincent Mwakatobe to launch intelligent funds and expand investor education as the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange marks 30 years.