My visit there left me with hope but also a clear understanding that the road towards a safe world for our children requires vigilance, collaboration, and sustained action.
As we reflect on the role of democracy in peacebuilding across Tanzania and Zanzibar particularly, it becomes clear that the health of our democracy is closely tied to the peace we enjoy.
In our briefing today: Samia defends police amid growing safety concerns, taking a jab at the diplomatic corps: ‘We’ll take instructions from nobody on how to run our country’;
Transcript: President Samia responds to the murder of opposition leader Ali Kibao and reacts to envoys’ statements; ‘we will protect the peace and stability of our country at any cost’;
Tanzania Police exhibition of using water cannon and tear gas on peaceful protesters sparks outrage online;
Three members of a family were brutally killed in Dodoma
Stakeholders say that according to the constitution, the police must protect protesters and not harm them.
In our briefing today: Government announces 12,333 villages, 4,269 streets for 2024 local government election, revises decision to delist Ngorongoro villages;
BAKWATA condemns abductions, the government responds;
Five feared missing after boat tragedy on Lake Victoria;
President Samia appoints new National Assembly Clerk
Stakeholders argue the requirement of joining political parties to vie for political position violate basic tenets of democracy and freedom
While public complaints regarding abductions have escalated recently, several government surveys indicate that the police have long struggled with public confidence
To ensure NeST lives up to its promise, we must bridge the knowledge gap and explore the deeper connections between knowledge, democracy, and social justice
Mbowe warns of mass protests if abducted CHADEMA members are not returned;
15.78 Kilograms of gold seized while being smuggled to Zanzibar;
Two killed in Geita as Police use live bullets to disperse protesters
The party will organize mass protests on September 23 against abductions if its leaders do not return or their whereabouts are made known
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