Tanzania
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Tanzania: Remembering ujamaa, the good, the bad and the buried
Julius Nyerere and his African socialist policies are regarded with great pride in Tanzania, but not by all who experienced them first-hand. Ali Hassan ... -
Tanzania’s election results are predictable. What happens next is not
If there were a level playing field, there’s every reason to believe the election would be highly competitive. But that is not the case. ... -
Could the opposition really secure a shock victory in Tanzania’s election?
Having suppressed the usual channels for expressing grievances, would President Magufuli know if he was unpopular before it’s too late? For many political observers, ... -
Tanzania elections: Opposition report widespread nomination interference
Many ruling party candidates look set to run unopposed in Tanzania’s October elections after opposition nominees were blocked from registering. Numerous nominated opposition politicians ... -
Why I’m running for the Zanzibar presidency, again
Since 1995, Seif Sharif Hamad has come extremely close to winning Zanzibar’s often disputed elections. In October, he’ll run for a sixth time. On ... -
Tanzania: How long can its COVID-19 strategy hold?
With neighbours tightening their borders and internal criticism growing, President Magufuli’s government finds itself increasingly isolated. Read all our COVID-19 coverage Before the coronavirus ... -
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 ... -
President Magufuli, we need leadership, not prayers
Many lives will be lost unless the government changes course soon, writes the head of foreign affairs of Tanzania’s main opposition. Read all our ... -
Tanzania: It’s time for a lockdown, debt relief and much more urgency
Zanzibar and Tanzania can beat the pandemic and emerge more united, but we don’t have time to spare. Here’s what we need to do. ... -
In Tanzania, football and politics are inseparable. The result? Poor clubs
Tanzanian teams struggle to compete with their continental rivals. Will the government finally loosen its grip and allow clubs to privatise? When Simba FC ...
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