The government has vowed to contain the demonstration, declaring them as illegal
International partners review ties with Tanzania as allegations of widespread human rights abuses surface.
In our briefing today:
Global Condemnation Mounts Over Tanzania’s Post-Election Crackdown As U.S. Promises ‘Comprehensive Review’ of Bilateral Relations;
Minister Warns Youth and Activists Against Violence, Cites DRC Conflict as a Lesson;
Mange Kimambi: Pressure Mounts on Meta for Banning Tanzanian Activist’s Socials as Court Adjourns Case Against Her to 2026;
Rwanda, Tanzania Reaffirm Joint Border Security Efforts at Ngoma Meeting;
Op-Ed: Tanzania’s Day of Violence: The Collapse of Conscience and the Reckoning of October 29.
The deactivation of Mange’s Instagram account came as a case filed by the Tanzanian government against Kimambi was adjourned on Thursday until January 28, 2026.
Dar es Salaam – Businesswoman and social media influencer Jennifer Jovin, popularly known as ‘Niffer,’ broke down in tears during a press conference on Wednesday,
Father Charles Kitima argues that Tanzania cannot heal or reconcile without first acknowledging the truth about the killing of citizens during the October 29 election protests and holding those responsible accountable.
President Samia blamed the opposition, the diaspora, and activists for manipulating youth who, she said, lacked sufficient patriotic understanding, leading them into participating in the demonstrations.
The speech provides insight into the government’s position and the President’s perspective on the October 29 protest, as well as its aftermath
Wanaeleza kuwa tume hiyo inakosa uhalali wa kisheria
The political settlement that guaranteed a measure of policy stability in the aftermath of 2017-2019 business sector reform has entered a renegotiation phase.