In our briefing today: Former African leaders explain motivations to support drive for democracy; Education takes centre stage in Tanzania-Hungary’s cooperation; ICSID orders Tanzania to pay Indiana Resources $109.5 million; Police summons Tundu Lissu for ‘indecent’ remarks against Samia.
In our briefing today: It is the same old Tundu Lissu as ever; Tundu Lissu’s homecoming: A timeline of key events; Barrick reports ‘record production’ at its Tanzanian mines; Fourth Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit to kick off in February.
International partners review ties with Tanzania as allegations of widespread human rights abuses surface.
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.
A fierce diplomatic clash erupts as the European Parliament demands targeted sanctions and the release of an opposition leader, while Tanzania defiantly rejects the motion as an attack on its sovereignty.
Tanzania’s next chapter will not be written by the most righteous side, but by the side most willing to bend without breaking.
My solemn request to President Samia is admission of deaths and honest condolences to the families, justice and accountability and political and security sector reforms.
The detentions are part of a sweeping government crackdown following the most significant protests in the nation’s history, which erupted on election day, October 29, 2025.
Authorities allege the accused, aged 16 to 37, intended to obstruct the 2025 election by intimidating the government through property damage.
The petition was certified as a matter of “extreme urgency,” arguing that Mr Heche had been held for 15 days without being granted bail or brought before a court.
The Chanzo Initiative, 2025 © All Rights Reserved