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  • African nations unite for lifesaving training to tackle drowning epidemic

    Lifesavers and swimming experts from 14 African countries, united with the shared goal of saving lives from drowning, have travelled to Zanzibar where they will today (22 September) begin two weeks of intensive training …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New international development funding finder launched

    A new online tool will make it easier for organisations, individuals and businesses to search for DFID funding opportunities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Opportunities for UK oil and gas companies in Africa

    UKTI’s event in Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games highlighted support available to help UK business access export opportunities in east and west Africa.

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  • Changes to UK visa application process in Nairobi

    The processing of visas to the UK for Tanzanian applicants will move from Nairobi to Pretoria from mid August. But the changes will make no difference to the way that visa applicants in Tanzania make and submit their applic…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Round of Chevening Scholarships Open From 1st August

    Applications for the UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships 2015 are now open. The application window will close on 15 November at 23.59 GMT.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • When two bulls clash, the grass suffers: World War 1 in East Africa

    Acting British High Commissioner, Penny Smith, hosted a talk with the German and Belgian Ambassadors to Tanzania, about the First World War in East Africa by visiting British academic Dr Anne Samson in Dar es Salaam on 23 Ju…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Glasgow Games Showcasing the Commonwealth’s strengths

    Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Hugo Swire MP, reflects on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which opened on 23 July, and the Commonwealth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Minister for Africa upbeat about UK-Tanzania Relations

    UK Minister for Africa concludes two day visit to Tanzania positive about UK-Tanzania relations and the UK-Tanzania High Level Prosperity Partnership.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK support for independent inventory of Tanzania's ivory stock pile

    UK Minister for Africa announces support for an independent transparent inventory of Tanzania’s ivory stock pile.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister Swire's Op Ed on 30th Chevening anniversary celebrations

    Over 500 scholars, alumni and partners attended 30th anniversary celebrations at Chevening House on Wednesday, 9th July

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Minister for Africa Visits Tanzania

    British Foreign Office Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, arrived in Dar es Salaam

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bilateral Programme Budget Tanzania 2014-15: Calling for bids

    Funding available for projects that will support the UK’s Priorities in Tanzania

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to help save millions from preventable blindness

    Lynne Featherstone announces new support to help protect the sight of millions of people in Africa at risk of developing blindness caused by trachoma.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The British High Commission celebrates the Queen's birthday

    British High Commissioner hosts party to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 88th birthday. Focuses on excellent and long-standing bilateral relations between the UK and Tanzania.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Hosts Global Preventing Sexual Violence Summit 11-13 June 2014

    British Foreign Secretary William Hague hosts London summit to combat sexual violence 11-13 June. British High Commission, Dar es Salaam, holds parallel event to shine spotlight on sexual violence in Tanzania.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response To Accusations Against The British High Commissioner

    British High Commission confirms strong bilateral relationship with Tanzania and next tranche of Budget Support to be paid in July.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF) for Tanzania

    HDIF and the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) officially launched the Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF) for Tanzania

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tanzanian President visits UK

    President Kikwete visits UK as a Guest of Her Majesty’s Government meeting PM David Cameron, Foreign Secretary William Hague, HRH The Duke of York. Opens UK/Tanzania Trade and Investment Forum and visits Aberdeen to see UK e…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Climate Change Minister Visits Tanzania

    British Environment Minister visits Tanzania looking at developments in the green energy sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government