2016 in Tanzania
Events in the year 2016 in Tanzania.
Incumbents
President: John MagufuliVice-President: Samia Suluhu Prime Minister: Kassim Majaliwa Chief Justice: Mohamed Chande OthmanEvents
- July 8 - Marrying girls under 18 was outlawed. Prior to this, girls of age 14 and above could marry with parental consent.
- September 10 - 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.
- 13 April - Matthias Joseph Isuja, Roman Catholic bishop.
- 14 August - Aboud Jumbe, politician
- 7 November - Samuel Sitta, politician