In our briefing today:
Education Minister Seeks Field Insights on Updated School Syllabi;
Op-ED; Tanzania: Assessing and Mitigating Political Risks for Businesses PostβOctober 29;
Op-Ed; An Island of Peace? Tanzaniaβs Unacknowledged Legacy of Violence.
Prof. Mkenda encouraged teachers to openly share the challenges and successes they encounter as they implement the revised syllabi, noting that such input will guide further improvements.
A total of 2,045 people were arrested nationwide following the demonstrations that occurred on Election Day, which were countered by a heavy use of force by state organs.
Dainesβ family is one of many who have had to conduct burials without bodies following the killings during the election-day protests and the subsequent security crackdown.
As authorities arrest dozens ahead of planned demonstrations, the national police force launches an investigation into a local commander’s controversial order to ration fuel for motorcycle taxis.
A fierce diplomatic clash erupts as the European Parliament demands targeted sanctions and the release of an opposition leader, while Tanzania defiantly rejects the motion as an attack on its sovereignty.
In our briefing today:
Tanzania Dismisses βProtestβ Label for Oct. 29 Unrest as PM Brands Violence βEconomic Sabotageβ; Challenges Death Toll Figures;
DPP Withdraws Treason Cases Against Another 220 Linked to Election Unrest;
Luanda Summit Sets New Priorities for AfricaβEU Cooperation.
Tanzaniaβs Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn treason-related charges against 220 youths who were arrested following unrest linked to the October 29 general election.
The high-level gathering marked 25 years since the first summit in Cairo and brought together Heads of State and Government from both continents to review progress and set new priorities for cooperation.
Prime Minister Nchemba has characterised the widespread post-election disturbances as a sophisticated attack aimed at crippling the national economy, but failed to provide casualty figures.
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