Events in the year 2016 in Tanzania.
Incumbents President: John Magufuli Vice-President: Samia Suluhu Prime Minister: Kassim Majaliwa Chief Justice: Mohamed Chande Othman
Events 8 July – Marrying girls under 18 was outlawed. Prior to this, girls of age 14 and above could marry with parental consent. 10 September – A magnitude 5.9 earthquake killed 19 people and injured 253 in Tanzania.
Sport 5–21 August – Tanzania at the 2016 Summer Olympics: 7 competitors in 3 sports
Deaths
4 March – Joseph Rwegasira politician and diplomat (b. 1935).
13 April – Matthias Joseph Isuja, Roman Catholic bishop (b. 1929).
14 August – Aboud Jumbe, politician (b. 1920)
7 November – Samuel Sitta, politician (b. 1942)
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