Tanzania president orders officials to travel by bus amid fuel shortages

Author: AyobamiPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Tanzania

Politics

Tanzania president orders officials to travel by bus amid fuel shortages

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered government officials on Wednesday to travel together in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption amid shortages caused by the Middle East war. Fuel prices in Tanzania have surged by about one-third since March. Hassan stated that only her core convoy, including her escort and a backup vehicle, would remain in the official motorcade.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

From Dakar Finance to the International Stage: Why Marie Khone Faye Chose This Foreign Capital for Her First Speech

PoliticsBusiness & EconomySenegal

senenews.com•3m ago

From Dakar Finance to the International Stage: Why Marie Khone Faye Chose This Foreign Capital for Her First Speech

Marie Khone Faye built her career in the financial sector in Dakar, notably working for a microfinance institution. She became the First Lady during the inauguration of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, sharing this role with Absa Faye. Committed to girls' education and women's empowerment, she delivered her first official speech in Beijing in September 2024. She also accompanies the head of state on official visits, reflecting her rising prominence on the national and international stage.

Electoral Code: What You Didn't Know About the Reform Shaking the State's Summit

PoliticsSenegal

senenews.com•4m ago

Electoral Code: What You Didn't Know About the Reform Shaking the State's Summit

The Senegalese political debate is heating up following the legislative initiative by the majority deputies of Pastef to amend articles L.29 and L.30 of the Electoral Code. This proposal reignites discussions on democratic rules and power dynamics within the State. The context, timing, and political implications of this reform raise significant questions in an already tense atmosphere marked by speculation about the relationships among executive figures.

Murkomen Orders Immediate Release of IDs Held by Private Entities, Threatens Prosecution

PoliticsKenya

kenyans.co.ke•4m ago

Murkomen Orders Immediate Release of IDs Held by Private Entities, Threatens Prosecution

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered private entities, including hospitals and moneylenders, to return national ID cards to their rightful owners or face prosecution. He expressed concern over the high number of Kenyans lacking their ID cards, often withheld due to unpaid bills. Murkomen emphasized that the national ID should not be used as a means of payment and urged Kenyans to collect their cards from the relevant institutions.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more