An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.

Tourists have been warned not to wear skimpy clothing while exploring the island of Zanzibar, with government officials saying it could result in punishment for tour operators and guides.

Nine people including 8 children are dead and at least 78 others have been hospitalized after eating sea turtle meat on an East African island, multiple media outlets are reporting.

Locally based Zanzibar Trading Co., which sells fair trade imports from around the world, is set to permanently close after 26 years in business.

Zanzibar could be without mains electricity for the whole of February, following a technical failure on the submarine cable from the national grid in mainland Tanzania.

An overview of Zanzibar, including key facts about this semi-autonomous island province of Tanzania.

Eight children and 1 adult have died after eating sea turtle meat, which sickened an additional 78 people The deaths occurred on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, where it is considered a ...