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Last update: 6 hours agoDangote Refinery Talks: President Samia Suluhu met Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in Dar es Salaam as the East Africa refinery debate heats up—Dangote now floats a regional partnership model that could involve Tanzania and neighbours, aiming to cut exposure to global oil shocks. Tourism Momentum: Tanzania reported a 10.7% rise in tourist arrivals in 2025 to 5.94m visitors, with earnings up 12.82% to $4.4bn, as UN Tourism ranks the country among top performers for growth. Russia Trade Push: FESCO completed its first container shipment to Dar es Salaam via a new corridor through India’s Nhava Sheva, with transit around 45 days—part of a wider Russia-Africa logistics push. Aviation Deal: Air Tanzania (ATCL) is set to launch direct flights to Moscow later this year under Tanzania-Russia cooperation talks. Fuel Pressure: Tanzania is among Africa’s highest fuel-price countries in May 2026, underscoring cost stress across transport and business. Digital Leap: Africa is urged to move beyond AI pilots and invest in local satellite/digital infrastructure to avoid dependence on foreign systems.
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