Tanzania
Air Tanzania becomes first airline to halt flights to Russia after Zelensky warning
The airline did not explicitly mention safety in Russia or the Ukraine-Russia War, but the announcement makes it the first airline to suspend flights after Zelensky warned Russian airspace is unsafe.
Israeli agricultural non-profit CultivAid helps support Tanzania’s growing wine industry
Grapevine, July 10, 2026: Mixed Irish feelings
Early humans may have begun eating elephants, large animals 1.8 million years ago - study
Officials, friends bid final farewell to former hostage Joshua Loitu Mollel at airport ceremony
The ceremony, which was live-streamed for Mollel’s family and friends in his home country, was widely attended by his colleagues in the Agrostudies program.
Who was Joshua Mollel, Tanzanian agricultural student abducted by Hamas? - explainer
Joshua Mollel, a Tanzanian intern at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, was tragically killed in the Hamas attack. Friends remember him as brave and hopeful.
A Jewish trip to Tanzania: The fun in exploring diverse cultures
Some non-Israeli hostages beaten to death by Hamas for not understanding Arabic, English - report
On October 7, 35 foreigners were kidnapped. Five foreign hostages remain in Hamas captivity, of whom three are believed to be dead.
Researchers discover ancient giant tree species in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains
Some Tessmannia princeps trees may be up to 3,000 years old due to their extremely slow growth.
Chimpanzees engineer tools by selecting flexible plants for termite fishing
Researchers find wild chimpanzees prefer plants 2.75 times more flexible, indicating sophisticated understanding of material properties.
‘Toolbox’ find in Tanzania pushes back bone tool use by 1 million years
The bone tools measure up to around 16 inches (40 centimeters), with the largest being a sharp blade made from the humerus of an elephant.
Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania; WHO warns of potential spread
Marburg is a highly contagious virus similar to Ebola, with fatality rates up to 90%.
The loneliest journey: Humpback whale goes on 8,106 miles journey to find new breeding grounds
The male whale may be increasing its reproductive chances by mingling with other populations.
Tanzania central bank to add 6 tonnes of gold to reserves
New law forces miners to sell 20% of gold produced to central bank under plan seeking to raise country’s exposure to gold
