Voting in support of Russia – even by abstaining – is a vote for regression and oppression rather than liberation.
In our briefing today: Samia defends CCM’s move to amend its constitution; Tanzania seeks an Sh1.6 trillion loan from IMF; Tanzania gold exports fell 10.4pc in 12 months to January.
President Samia’s accomplishment lays bare a scary reality in the Tanzanian political-economic situation: the failure of CCM to ensure economic policy stability, which is the bedrock of long-term growth.
Racism is a product of power dynamics. Only when people realise that Africans are not defenceless, that there will be consequences for their actions, will they change their approach.
The next immediate step after the release of Mr Mbowe should be the review of all gross human rights violations that took place in the last seven years so as to bring closure to victims and their loved ones and to heal the nation.
People say – show me your heroes and I will show you your future. When the Magufulis and the Mugabes of Africa are hailed as heroes and the Khamas are obscure, you know that you are in for a truly rough ride.
In our briefing today: Religious leaders met Samia on Wednesday. Here’s what they told her; Ambassador to hold talks with Zanzibar authorities over the fate of stranded Ukrainians; Inside Zanzibar’s use of drones in efforts to eliminate malaria; VP Mpango leaves for Kenya for global environmental summit.
In our briefing today : How war in Ukraine could affect tourism in Tanzania; OGP condemns ‘unjustified and unprovoked’ Russian attack on Ukraine; World Bank: Tanzania’s debt distress has worsened; 14 missing as Tanzania registered Cessna Caravan crashes off the Comoros.
The increase in public debt in the East African nation triggered a hot public debate recently, culminating with the resignation of Mr Job Ndugai as Speaker of the Parliament.
With some Russian banks disconnected from the SWIFT service which is without an alternative most Russian travellers, including those with plans to visit Tanzania, will most likely think twice before they embark on the journey and there is a likelihood of cancelling their plans altogether.
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