At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Tanzania, led by James L. Laizer, chaired the African Group and advocated for a careful strategy regarding the phase-out of fossil fuels among African nations. The call for bold action highlights Tanzania's commitment to balancing tourism and environmental conservation while addressing energy needs.

Civil society organisations have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in ongoing discussions between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding potential joint oil development in the Albertine Graben. Groups such as Notre Terre Sans Pétrole (NTSP) and Stop EACOP warn that the discussions could lead to significant environmental and social impacts.

Dangote Group has announced plans to construct a refinery in Kenya with a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day. The company aims for the refinery to cater to East African markets as part of its strategy to enhance its presence in the energy sector across the continent.

Tanzania's Ambassador to Türkiye, Iddi Seif Bakari, and Burhan Özdemir, president of the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association of Türkiye (MÜSİAD), have agreed to strengthen cooperation in several key sectors. According to Daily News, the areas of focus include manufacturing and production, energy and minerals, infrastructure and construction, and tourism. The partnership is intended to boost investment projects and expand bilateral trade between Tanzania and Türkiye, deepening economic ties between the two countries.

Turkana and West Pokot County governments in Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to peace, cross-border cooperation, and resilience among pastoralist communities following a one-day consultative meeting in Lodwar. According to the Kenya News Agency, the forum was organized in collaboration with the Danish Refugee Council and brought together senior county and national government officials alongside development partners. Key speakers included Turkana Central leaders, with discussions focused on sustaining peace efforts between the border communities.

Tanzania's planned Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in Lindi, valued at over 70 trillion Tanzanian shillings, is anticipated to be one of the country's largest investments. It aims to create jobs, attract private capital, and support the government's Vision 2050. The project will be implemented by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and is expected to commence soon.