It follows a court ruling in favour of the defence, leading to a state appeal that he denounces as a ploy to keep him jailed.
A government notice announced the extension on February 20, 2026, pushing the deadline for the commission’s findings to April 3, 2026.
To genuinely align with UN and AU standards, the Commission requires critical reforms based on global lessons. Its mandate must prioritise gross human rights violations, avoiding the dilution of an overly broad focus.
In a candid interview, the EU’s envoy to Tanzania confirms the bloc has imposed quiet sanctions over the country’s democratic collapse, even as it pursues diplomatic engagement critics say normalises an authoritarian regime.
The multipolar world is not about choosing sides. It is about choosing a strategy.
The opposition leader will be included in a case concerning the management of his party’s assets, a court in Dar es Salaam has indicated.
Moves to “Africanise” democracy are often a pretext for rolling back human rights and stifling dissent across the continent.
A senior police officer admits to baseless arrests as Lissu’s cross-examination exposes flaws, leaving the prosecution’s case in tatters.
A deep dive into two decades of economic data reveals why Tanzania’s growth has been steady but not spectacular, held back by a lack of ambition and alignment rather than a scarcity of resources.
Registrar nullifies CUF election results after Prof Lipumba criticises government handling of disputed 2025 vote.