In our briefing:
Lissu’s Defense Team Celebrates Win as Court Orders Him to Be Brought Physically to Court, Invites the Public to Participate;
Tanzania Government Cracks Down on Dormant Mining Licenses; Tanzania’s 2025 Elections:
Breaking Down Warioba’s May 3rd Remarks on Justice and Peace;
Tundu Lissu Treason Case: Court Urges Prosecution to Expedite Investigation and Provide Status on May 19, 2025.
The Notices of Breach were officially issued starting April 14, 2025, and the deadline for responses is May 13, 2025.
Imani kwa mamlaka zinazoongoza na kusimamia mpira inazidi kupungua, hivyo ni muhimu kwa mamlaka kuliona hilo mapema na kujirekebisha.
In a recent, wide-ranging speech, Tanzania’s former prime minister criticised state authorities for preaching democracy while simultaneously dividing citizens and instilling fear. He expressed hope that Tanzania never reaches a point where its people ask: When will democracy end?
It raises critical questions about ACT Wazalendo’s political strategy and the future of opposition politics in Tanzania.
In our briefing:
Journalists Win Big at the Samia Kalamu Awards. President Samia Urges Patriotism in Reporting;
Tanzania’s Authorities Under Scrutiny as LHRC Questions Silence on Disappearances;
Tanzania and UAE Deepen Ties with Key Cooperation Agreements.
In addition to discussing the strong friendship and future cooperation between the two countries, the leaders witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral relations.
In its latest human rights report, LHRC found that Tanzania’s human rights situation experienced a slight deterioration in 2024 compared to 2023.
In our briefing today:
Jailed Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu to Start a Hunger Strike; Lawyer in Tears Recalling Prison ‘Mistreatments’;
Retired Prime Minister Judge Warioba Calls for Political Consensus Ahead of October 2025 General Election;
Debate Ensued at the Arusha Economic Forum Following the Bank of Tanzania’s Prohibition on the Use of Foreign Currency;
Police to Investigate Allegations of Involvement of Officers in Abduction of CHADEMA Cadre Mdude Nyagali
The prohibition seeks to reduce the dollarization of the Tanzania’s economy
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