Ben Taylor, Author at African Arguments

Author: Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor is a consultant with Twaweza, a civil society organisation promoting citizen voice and civic space in East Africa, and Editor of the journal Tanzanian Affairs. He writes here in a personal capacity.

Covid-19 Tanzania

By Ben Taylor
May 7, 2020
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Tanzania’s gamble: Anatomy of a totally novel coronavirus response

In contrast to most leaders, Magufuli’s main strategies are to limit information, treat fear as the main threat, and keep the economy running. Read all our ...

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Politics Tanzania

By Ben Taylor
August 30, 2016
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Can confrontation and violence be avoided on Tanzania’s “Day of Defiance”?

Tensions are rising ahead of this Thursday’s opposition protests against President Magufuli’s “dictatorial” leadership. [Update 31/08/16: The opposition has now announced that it will be postponing the ...

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