Tag: Tanzania
Tanzania’s Trade Conflict: The Economic Impact on South Africa and Malawi
European colonialism in Africa, from the mid-19th century to decolonization in the 1960s and 1970s, left many indelible legacies in…
Tanzania’s Political Crisis and its Implications on 2025 General Elections
As Tanzania grapples with the aftermath of this political crisis, the road to recovery and stability remains uncertain, as it…
Africa This Week: Chad’s interim president to run in the upcoming election; ICC judges ruled victims of Ugandan militia commander Ongwen should receive over 52 million euros in compensation; Kenya and Haiti finalized security agreement; Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi passed away at the age of 98
Chad's interim president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, announced on Saturday his intention to run in the upcoming presidential race amidst heightened tensions…
Africa This Week: DR Congo recalls ambassadors from Kenya, Tanzania after new alliance of rebels and politicians was formed; Ex-SA president Zuma says he will not support ANC party in 2024 elections; Niger junta reached agreement with ECOWAS on restoring democracy; Ivory Coast suspends opposition party PDCI congress, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Africa This Week: A military drone targeting insurgents in Nigeria’s Kaduna state killed and injured civilians; U.S. announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan and Zimbabwean officials accused of undermining democracy and repressing marginalized groups; Mauritania’s former president sentenced to five years in prison; Mali and Niger announced revocation of two tax treaties with France; Trial of experimental HIV vaccine in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa stopped after preliminary data suggested it would not be effective, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Somalia to join the EAC: What does it mean for the country, region, and Africa?
The increased regional collaboration can help address the complex security challenges that have affected not only Somalia but neighbouring nations…
Tanzania: Rethinking Poverty and Social Exclusion
In the year 2018, Tanzania was the 4th largest producer of sweet potatoes in the world, with China, Malawi, and…
Why do ride-hailing companies leave Tanzania?
The use of ride-hailing cab services by Tanzanians to meet their transportation needs has proven to be quite beneficial. By…
Burundi reopens borders with Tanzania, suspends compulsory quarantine
Burundi has on Monday reopened its Kobero-Kabanga and Mugina borders with Tanzania, which were closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.…
Tanzania makes move on irregular sale of P2, abortion pills
Tanzania's government will begin cracking down on pharmacies and other businesses that offer P2 emergency contraception pills and misoprostol abortion…
Tanzania: Activists Urge Government to Start COVID-19 Vaccinations
The president of Zanzibar, a Tanzanian semi-autonomous province, has stated that COVID-19 vaccines will be imported soon. This pits the…
Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu pardons 5,001 prisoners
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has pardoned 5,001 prisoners serving sentences in various correctional facilities throughout the country. 1,516…
