
My Top Ten Politicians of 2023
On the list are President Mwinyi, President Samia, Freeman Mbowe, Zitto Kabwe, Prime Minister Majaliwa, Jokate Mwegelo, Tundu Lissu, Othman Masoud, January Makamba, and Queen Sendiga.

On the list are President Mwinyi, President Samia, Freeman Mbowe, Zitto Kabwe, Prime Minister Majaliwa, Jokate Mwegelo, Tundu Lissu, Othman Masoud, January Makamba, and Queen Sendiga.

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.

Youth activists plan nationwide July 7 demonstrations demanding election violence accountability, as authorities vow an unprecedented crackdown.

Retired UN official and former cabinet minister discusses disappearances, party dynamics, and the need for dialogue and accountability in Tanzania.

The European Parliament escalated pressure on Tanzania by adopting a resolution demanding the EU Commission withdraw 2026 funding over the deadly October 2025 election crisis.

The allegations come amid growing online discussion surrounding planned protests reportedly scheduled for July 7 — commonly referred to as “Saba Saba,” meaning “Seven Seven” in Swahili.

The European Parliament’s committees have maintained pressure to keep €156 million in EU funding to Tanzania frozen, highlighting growing diplomatic strains between Tanzania and its traditional Western partners following the 2025 election crisis.

Court rules petition failed to state when alleged breaches occurred, dismissing case on jurisdictional grounds.

Police rescue two businessmen held for ransom in Dar es Salaam, exposing a sophisticated criminal network involving foreign nationals.