Tanzania

Tanzania's intolerance of transnational activism
Tanzania's intolerance of transnational activism

Tanzania’s intolerance of transnational activism

Tanzania's detention, alleged torture and deportation of two East African human rights defenders has sparked a storm. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned that there's no place for activists "invading and infiltrating",…
4 days ago
Meet Tundu Lissu: The leader of Tanzania's Chadema party
Meet Tundu Lissu: The leader of Tanzania's Chadema party

Meet Tundu Lissu: The leader of Tanzania’s Chadema party

Tanzania's main opposition party has selected Tundu Lissu as its new leader in preparation for the general election scheduled for October. Lissu is poised to be the presidential candidate for the Chadema…
3 weeks ago
Tanzania : opposition leader stands trial
Tanzania : opposition leader stands trial

Tanzania : opposition leader stands trial

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu attempted to reassure his cheering supporters who had gathered to show their support as he appeared in court on treason charges on Monday. His Chadema party accuses…
4 weeks ago
Tanzania: Democracy at stake after CHADEMA election ban
Tanzania: Democracy at stake after CHADEMA election ban

Tanzania: Democracy at stake after CHADEMA election ban

Tanzania's main opposition, CHADEMA, plans to challenge a ban blocking the party from the upcoming October general elections. Observers say the ban could derail the country on its democratic journey.…
2 months ago
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