
The State of Multiparty Democracy in Tanzania: Is It Working?
Three decades in, systemic imbalances and repressive politics raise urgent questions about Tanzania’s democratic future.

Three decades in, systemic imbalances and repressive politics raise urgent questions about Tanzania’s democratic future.

Tukuze uchumi ndiyo, lakini tuhakikishe ukuaji huo hautokei katika namna inayoathiri maslahi ya watu walewale ambao nguvu na jasho lao ndiyo zinategemewa kujenga nchi.

In our briefing today:
Zanzibar Sets October 29 Election Date, Keeps Disputed Two-Tier Voting System Despite Opposition Outcry;
Tanzanian Court Bans Live Broadcast of Treason Trial Against CHADEMA Leader Tundu Lissu;
Registrar of Political Parties Warns Parties to Adhere to the Law: “The Registrar is Watchful”;
One Year On: CHADEMA Honors Deusdedith Soka Amid Unsolved Disappearance;
Op-Ed: State-Enabled Dispossession Masked as Conservation Emergency: The Hidden War Against the Maasai in Ngorongoro;
Op-Ed: A Critical Review of Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050.

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has cautioned Tanzanian political parties to strictly follow the law in their activities, warning it will not hesitate to act against any violations.

The Maasai’s struggle for justice continues, and their voices must be heard above the propaganda and lies that have been used to justify their persecution.

The court halted live broadcasts to protect civilian witnesses after prosecutors cited safety concerns under a High Court order.

Kuhusu gharama za uchaguzi Mugasha amesema kuwa sheria imempa Msajili nguvu na wajibu mkubwa wa kuhakikisha utekelezaji wa masharti yake na amebainisha kuwa tayari fomu za kutangaza gharama za uchaguzi zimesambazwa katika maeneo yote nchini kuanzia kwenye majimbo 272 na kata 3,960.

Soka’s disappearance is part of a disturbing pattern where numerous individuals have been reported missing under mysterious circumstances.

Zanzibar’s retention of early voting deals a blow to opposition demands for electoral reform.

Kama wazazi, maandalizi tunayofanya nao yanaweza kuleta tofauti kubwa kati ya mtoto kuanza shule akiwa na hofu au kuanza akiwa na ujasiri.
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