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DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has reassured the public and international visitors that peace and stability have been fully restored in the country following post-election protests reported between Oct. 29 and Nov. 1. The ministry said in a statement on Tuesday night …

DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday for a five-year term, after she secured 97.66 percent of the vote in the recent general elections. Hassan, representing the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi, was sworn in by Chief Justice George Masaju during …

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | Tanzania’s incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party has won the presidential election, securing 97.66 percent of the vote, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Saturday. “I declare Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling party Chama …

. COMMENT | ANDREW BESI | In 1985, the British band Latin Quarter released their haunting anthem Radio Africa. One of its verses rhymes thus: “ Mozambique and Mugabe Still got FRELIMO I hear them say But exchange means Recession means It all means it’s harder to take Tanzania could be …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | ALL AFRICA.COM | Tanzania’s general elections triggered widespread protests in key cities including Dar es Salaam and Arusha as citizens demonstrated for the first time in 65 years. The absence of credible opposition candidates and the arrest of prominent opposition leader Tundu Lissu sparked the …

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | Tanzanian police on Wednesday announced the imposition of a curfew in the port city of Dar es Salaam following protests that resulted in the destruction of property on the general election day. “After 6 p.m., nobody will be allowed to be seen on …

DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Tuesday that it has finalized preparations for the country’s general elections scheduled for Wednesday, according to INEC chairperson Jacobs Mwambegele. Mwambegele said in a statement that 37.6 million registered voters will cast ballots to elect the …

President Hassan runs an electoral authoritarian state via crackdowns, censorship and opposition harassment COMMENT | DAN PAGET | As Tanzania’s national elections approach, a familiar humdrum of coverage has emerged. It goes like this. In its crackdowns, censorship and harassment of the opposition, Tanzania is becoming increasingly repressive. President Samia …

The two countries are outpacing global heavyweights. Tanzania is propelled with a reformist push under a woman president, while Rwanda is institutionalising gender equality in various sectors. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Rwanda and Tanzania are emerging as Africa’s strongest governance performers, according to a new report. Chandler Good …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Twelve teams from the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region will feature in the CECAFA Kagame Cup from September 2 to 25 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CECAFA Executive Director Auka Gecheo told Xinhua on Tuesday that one guest side from …