
Zanzibar’s New Maridhiano – Peace Pact or Managed Accommodation?
The success of this joint accord lies in CCM’s commitment and sincerity.

The success of this joint accord lies in CCM’s commitment and sincerity.

The agreement aims to end the political impasse following the disputed 2025 elections and establish a framework for comprehensive institutional reforms in the archipelago.

Jambo muhimu zaidi litakuwa jitihada katika masuala ya haki, mageuzi ya kitaasisi, na utawala bora.

The opposition party argues that the mandatory enlistment violates the semi-autonomous status of the archipelago and bypasses constitutional procedures.

In Mahonda, North Unguja, extreme poverty drives hundreds of young people to abandon school each year to prioritise feeding their families.

In Mahonda, North Unguja, a youth dialogue revealed rising tensions over the 60-year Tanzania Union, as local youth accused mainlanders of wage undercutting and job competition.

In Zanzibar, youth say a ruling party card matters more than qualifications for jobs, revealing political discrimination.

Young people say more degrees haven’t brought wisdom—just lost discipline, broken trust, and a moral void where community once stood.

Young Zanzibaris in Matemwe distrust local leaders due to corruption, land grabbing, and nepotism, which block their economic progress.

Police say the American influencer died by suicide after a resort dispute, but her family questions the finding as online scrutiny grows.