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In our briefing today:

UN Chief Urges ‘Meaningful Dialogue’ in Tanzania’s Talks on Post-Election Crisis,

High Court of Tanzania Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Zitto Kabwe in IPTL Saga,

Arusha to Host Sh33 Billion National Gemstone Training Centre.

The court throws out a multi-billion shilling defamation case brought by businessman Harbinder Singh Sethi against former MP Zitto Kabwe, affirming the right to fair comment on matters of public interest.

António Guterres stressed the need for an inclusive national dialogue in Tanzania during a meeting with the country’s foreign minister, amid ongoing international scrutiny over deadly post-election violence.

According to the November Monthly Economic Review released by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), the current account deficit declined to USD 2.22 billion from USD 2.89 billion recorded in the corresponding period in 2024.

In our briefing today:

Tanzanian Music Artists Struggle to Return to Business After October 29 as Society Pushes for Boycott: ‘Makomborero’ Remains End-of-Year Top Song;

Third Legal Challenge Emerges Over Post-Election Events As Rights Groups Sue Govt Over Post-Election Internet Blackout;

Export Growth, Easing Global Oil Prices Narrow Tanzania’s Current Account Deficit;

Former Minister Geoffrey Mwambe Arrested, Lawyer Files Petition Demanding Police Produce Him in Court or Release Him;

Tanzania’s Opposition Declares October 29 Election ‘Illegitimate’ Amidst Clashing Narratives;

‘We Deserve Respect, Not Pain’: The Harsh Reality Facing Tanzania’s Girl Domestic Workers.

In a statement on December 11, CHADEMA labelled the election “invalid” and described President Samia as a “self-imposed ruler,” amidst pushback from herself.

Many young girls leave rural homes for cities like Arusha or Dar es Salaam to escape poverty. Domestic work becomes their lifeline – but the hours are long, the pay is low, and the conditions are often harsh.