It follows heightened tension in Loliondo where police reportedly used live bullets to disperse community members who were protesting eviction
Samia would benefit more by embracing people who oppose her plans to evict the Maasai people from Ngorongoro. Instead of isolating them, she needs to keep them closer and learn why they take such a position on the issue.
Amidst the beacon erection exercise in Loliondo, Ngorongoro, Minister for Tourism and Natural Resources Pindi Chana said Thursday that the exercise to ‘relocate’ the native people of Ngorongoro to the Msomera village in the Handeni district in Tanga will commence “anytime from now.”
In our briefing today: IMF, Tanzania finalise deal on a $1.071 billion loan; Ngorongoro residents will ‘at anytime from now’ relocate to Handeni, says minister.
In our briefing today: Over 1,000 CCM youths tour Ngorongoro amid looming ‘eviction’ threat; BoT publishes new update on the conduct of monetary policy in Tanzania; Walkabout Resources encounters delays at Tanzania graphite project; Tanzania to review laws that prevent women from land ownership; Study finds ‘a very high rate’ of inappropriate antibiotic prescription in Tanzania.
The youths say their trip aims at encouraging more local tourism in Tanzania.
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Wednesday received recommendations from residents of Loliondo, Ngorongoro and Sale on the best ways to ensure the conservation of the respective areas, the premier’s office said Thursday.
Is the government planning to move everyone out of the NCA? What will happen when most people refuse to move? What will determine who moves out and who stays?
In our briefing today: Under pressure over the rising cost of living, minister warns ‘dishonest’ businesspeople; High Court frees former Hai DC Sabaya. But remains in custody pending another case; Police in Ngorongoro summon Maasai leaders speaking against ‘eviction’ threat; Now Tanzania charges activist Peter Madeleka with ‘publication of false statement’; Over 1,000 people died in road accidents in Tanzania in nine months.
It is not clear why the police are interested in the leaders but the news comes at a time when there is a tug-of-war between Maasai people and authorities over Ngorongoro.
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