Unless Africa can produce a show of purpose in elevating its people from poverty, we really have no business calling ourselves free.
In our briefing today: Tanzania cries foul over reports on the arrest of DP World port deal critics: ‘Gross misrepresentation’; USAID donates US$29.5m for conservation in western Tanzania; How can Tanzania’s youth organisations build capacity for effective civic education?
In our briefing today: Amnesty International wants detained DP World port deal critics released; Kenya’s wanted terror suspect Zuena Nakhumicha arrested in Tanzania; Off-grid solar product maker d.light secures US$30 million to scale up Tanzania operations.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced her fourth cabinet reshuffle this year, marking the fourteenth such change since 2021. The latest reshuffle sees the return of former ministers Palamagamba Kabudi and William Lukuvi to the cabinet, while two other ministers, Angela Kairuki and Ummy Mwalimu, have been removed.
In our briefing today: EIB Vice President: ‘EU wants honest partnerships with Africa, not to take over things’ ;
24-year-old Mbeya man sentenced to two years in prison for burning president’s picture;
Report: The media environment has improved, but laws remains a challenge
While Slaa might not be as popular as he was between 2010 and 2015, he still commands some level of respect. Similarly, Dr Slaa will also benefit from CHADEMA which will give him a political base where he can continue his political activism.
Observers note that promised reforms would take longer to be delivered to Tanzanians than was anticipated as electoral uncertainties on the part of ruling officials gather steam.
If CCM wants to remain at the centre of Tanzanian politics and governance, it must look within itself and change before it is too late.
In our briefing today: Tanzanian Court to Rule on Jurisdiction in Tundu Lissu Treason Trial on Sept. 15;
Luhaga Mpina: High Court Reinstates Opposition Presidential Candidate, Citing Unconstitutional Disqualification;
ZEC Clears 11 Candidates for 2025 Zanzibar Presidential Race;
Tragic Rorya Accident Claims Seven Lives, Highlighting Tanzania’s Ongoing Road Safety Crisis
In our briefing today:
18 Parties Sign Zanzibar General Election Code of Ethics, CHADEMA Boycotts;
CCM Members Threaten to Vote Opposition After NEC Snubs Primary Winners: ‘Where Is Democracy?’;
Beyond the Ballot: Do Dar Locals Feel They Gain from Multi-Party Democracy?;
Zanzibar VP: World’s Silence Emboldens Tanzania’s Democratic Decline
Inside the Court Ruling that Dismissed the Petition Against Samia’s Nomination as CCM Presidential Candidate for the 2025 Election.
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