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Tanzania's Covid-denying president dies aged 61
John Magufuli claimed his country had eradicated Covid-19 through national prayer.
Tanzania's president admits Covid problem
President John Magufuli claimed for months the virus could be defeated by prayer.
Africa reaches 100,000 known Covid-19 deaths as danger grows
The continent praised for its early response now struggles with a dangerous resurgence.
Jailed, exiled, silenced: Smothering East Africa's political opposition
New York Times: Leaders take advantage of pandemic to clamp down hard on opponents.
The world leaders embracing denial, quackery and conspiracy
While many responded swiftly to Covid-19, others have buried their heads in the sand.
Transit issue traps NZ visa holder in Tanzania
INZ received more than 7500 border exemption requests, 1580 invitations to apply issued.
Forbidden fruit: Pawpaw 'tests positive' for coronavirus after 'compromised' test
The Tanzanian president described 'compromised' testing kits as a 'dirty game'.
10 of the best-value safari lodges in Africa
Who needs plunge pools? The real luxury is seeing wild animals in this vast landscape.
Husband's tragic holiday mistake before death
A grieving widow has told of the horrifying moment she discovered her husband's body.
'Your PIN or you're dead': Kiwis abducted in Tanzania
Four men pinned Gisborne pair in the back seat before robbing them in a terrifying ordeal.
Country's wild scheme to prevent cheating
Country goes to extreme lengths to tackle 'unnecessary heartbreaks'.
Police say 57 killed in Tanzania fuel tanker explosion
A damaged tanker truck exploded killing at least 57, police said.
Mt Kilimanjaro death: Kiwi's heartbreaking final text message
Before Brett Clark passed away he was able to send one final text message to his son.
Migingo Island: Photos from Africa's busiest fishing island
On Lake Victoria the island is smaller than a soccer pitch and home to five hundred.
Africa: How we finally spotted a leopard
On an African expedition, an encounter with the elusive big cat is unforgettable.
'He's alive': Stunning discovery in Tanzania ferry tragedy
When all hope seemed lost, one man was found alive in an air pocket.
African ascent: The highs and lows of climbing Kilimanjaro
September is the easiest time to summit the 5,895-metre mountain, but also most popular.
More than 200 feared dead as overloaded ferry capsizes
Boat had up to 400 on board but was only built to carry 105.
Extraordinary moment cheetah jumps inside safari jeep
Tourists on a safari in Tanzania got more than they signed up for.
MH370: 'Only option' to find missing plane
An Australian oceanographer has suggested a new search area for MH370.
Woman made fortune working as a man
Woman's decade-long secret exposed after pretending to be a man to provide for family.