The web is full of resources to learn about Africa and Tanzania and the political, environmental, and economic challenges facing many Africans. Below are links to various websites and organizations that you may find interesting:

Africa (Wikipedia)

General nformation about African history, geography, government, economy, people, transportation, culture, language and education.

Tanzania (Wikipedia)

Tanzanian history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.

Africa news - BBC

Up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories about Africa.

Africa news - New York Times

Breaking news, world news, multimedia and opinion on Africa.

Tanzania news - IPP Media

Read current news happening in Tanzania, focused more on a local level.
 

Tanzania weather online

A terrific site to find the local weather conditions throughout Tanzania.
 

Africa - World Bank

Country-by-country information, news and events, data and statistics, publications and reports, development topics, regional initiatives, projects and more.

Africa Guide

A comprehensive guide to every country in Africa, including essential travel information and services.

Official website of Tanzania

This is the official national website of Tanzania. There is both an English and a Kiswahili version.