An opposition presidential candidate in Zanzibar detained as he tried to vote early on Tuesday has been released, after nine people were shot dead by security forces ahead of Wednesday’s ...

Zanzibar’s universal pension was launched for all people aged 70 and over in April 2016, thanks to the combined efforts of HelpAge International and its network member in Zanzibar. The first payment ...

The charm of Stone Town was alive, its rich history and cultural blend present in every street corner. But as Ahmed’s gaze shifted toward the waves crashing against the concrete embankment, her ...

Zanzibar has its own cabinet, known as the Revolutionary Council, and a 50-seat house of representatives. ... The device that is taking over people's kitchens. Enter the world of fugitives.

History's Shortest War: A Sultan's Demise And A Power Struggle The war was catalysed by the sudden death of Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini of Zanzibar, a pro-British leader, on August 25, 1896.

As Zanzibar’s tourism sector rapidly grows, the DCMA believes that music plays an essential role in the celebration, preservation and promotion of Swahili culture, heritage and history. Zanzibar is ...

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, as part of its contribution efforts to conserve its Stone Town World Heritage Site, foresees to strengthen the Stone Town Development act no 4 of 2010. This ...

In an effort to diversify its economy and lessen its reliance on tourism, which now accounts for more than a quarter of its GDP, Zanzibar has opened up new oil and gas development zones for bids.

Zanzibar has its own cabinet, known as the Revolutionary Council, and a 50-seat house of representatives. Elections, by popular vote, are held every five years. MEDIA ...