
East Africa’s Democracy Isn’t Dying by Coup. It’s Being Militarised from Within
Elections are held, constitutions are quoted, but leaders have turned institutions into weapons—and democracy is suffocating quietly.

Elections are held, constitutions are quoted, but leaders have turned institutions into weapons—and democracy is suffocating quietly.

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.

Tanzania’s 2026/27 budget introduces and extends tax incentives for electric and CNG vehicles to reduce fuel imports, lower costs, and accelerate the transition to cleaner transport.

Tanzania’s 2026/27 budget proposes mandatory digital payments and bank account requirements across key sectors to accelerate the country’s transition to a cash-lite economy.

In Mara’s farming region, youth cite lack of funds, poor schooling, and unresponsive leaders as reasons for their disillusionment with agriculture and politics.

The Government plans to collect and spend Sh62.3 trillion during the 2026/27 fiscal year, marking an increase of nearly 10 percent from the Sh56.49 trillion budget approved for 2025/26.

Police announce arrests in the killing of 50-year-old businessman Bhaozang Ge, whose body was discovered in a factory drainage trench in Dar es Salaam.

The last-minute postponement of the Tanzania’s opposition leader’s treason hearing has triggered outrage and claims of a scheme to prolong his detention.

Slovak Foreign Minister’s visit marks part of broader European strategy to strengthen partnerships across the continent amid geopolitical shifts.

Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari jijini Dodoma, Waziri wa Fedha Balozi Khamis Mussa Omar amesema bajeti hiyo ni ya kipekee kwani ndiyo bajeti ya kwanza katika utekelezaji wa Dira ya Taifa ya Maendeleo 2050, Mpango wa Nne wa Maendeleo wa Taifa wa Miaka Mitano pamoja na Ilani ya Uchaguzi ya CCM ya mwaka 2025-2030.