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 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.
The operation, conducted on January 25 and 29, targeted shops and a warehouse in the South Unguja and West regions of Zanzibar.
ACT Wazalendo has condemned the decision as a criminal act designed to eliminate evidence of widespread irregularities.
Dkt Mahfoudh anakuwa mwanamke wa tatu kushika wadhifa wa Naibu Gavana katika historia ya BOT, ambapo uteuzi wake umefuata uteuzi wa Sauda Msemo aliyeteuliwa na Rais Samia kuwa Naibu Gavana mnamo Juni 01, 2022.
In her new role, she will be responsible for Administration and Internal Controls (AIC) at the Central Bank.
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