Tanzania vows to protect Mount Kilimanjaro from recurrent fire outbreaks


DAR ES SALAAM, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian authorities said on Tuesday they have started taking measures aimed at protecting Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, from recurrent fire outbreaks.

Selemani Jafo, the Minister of State in the Vice President's Office responsible for Union and Environment, said the measures were being overseen by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.

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