Condemnation as coughing Tanzanian minister gives news conference
Days after President John Mafuguli finally admitted Tanzania has a coronavirus problem, after months of apparent denial and increasing warnings of a resurgence in infections, the sight of the country’s finance minister coughing and gasping during a news conference to defend the state of his health has left many in shock. Finance Minister Philip Mpango, […]
Will Magufuli’s COVID-free claim lead to deaths in Tanzania?
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Tanzania’s president admits country has COVID-19 problem
President John Magufuli’s comments come following WHO warning over the country’s ‘very concerning’ coronavirus situation. The president of Tanzania has urged its citizens to take preventive measures against the coronavirus after downplaying the disease for months and claiming it had been defeated by prayers. Speaking during a Sunday church mass in the capital Dodoma, President […]
After deaths, WHO urges Tanzania to share COVID data, take action
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals to authorities to take measures against the pandemic and to prepare for vaccinations. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Tanzania’s authorities to take “robust action” against the coronavirus pandemic amid increasing warnings that the country is witnessing a deadly resurgence in infections. President John Magufuli has […]
Zanzibar Vice President Seif Sharif Hamad dies
Seif Sharif Hamad, 77, had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 in a Dar-es-Salaam hospital when he died. Zanzibar’s 77-year-old First Vice President Seif Sharif Hamad, who had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 in hospital, has died. “Hamad died this morning at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam where he was hospitalised,” Husein Mwinyi, president of the […]
Tanzania president raises doubts over COVID vaccines
President John Magufuli claims, without evidence, that vaccines against COVID-19 are ‘dangerous’. Tanzanian President John Magufuli has claimed that vaccinations against COVID-19 are dangerous and instead urged Tanzanians to protect themselves from the deadly disease by using domestic measures including steam inhalation. Magufuli has long downplayed the seriousness of COVID-19, which has killed more than […]
What next for Tanzania’s opposition after election wipeout?
It has been more than a month since a widely disputed presidential election in Tanzania that incumbent John Magufuli won in a landslide, and the country’s opposition parties are still reeling from the wipeout. Along with Magufuli’s re-election, the massive victory secured by the governing Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) in the legislative polls also held […]
Tanzania: Magufuli’s growing authoritarianism is not an exception
The recent re-election of John Magufuli, president of Tanzania, by a landslide, whether achieved by fair or foul means, has increased fears about the re-emergence or perhaps consolidation of authoritarianism in Africa. Although some have praised Magufuli’s leadership in the past five years, others have condemned it, especially its human rights track record and crackdown […]
Burundi refugees forcibly disappeared, tortured in Tanzania: HRW
At least 18 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers have been forcibly disappeared from refugee camps in Tanzania over the past year, according to a new report by the Human Rights Watch (HRW). Many were tortured at a police station in Kibondo, Tanzania, the report says. Seven remain missing, while three were released after several weeks. […]
Mozambique, Tanzania join forces to tackle Cabo Delgado violence #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Neighbouring countries to launch joint operations in battle against ISIL-linked fighters in border region. Mozambique and Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding to join efforts in the battle against an escalating armed campaign by ISIL-linked fighters in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique’s northernmost province. The agreement, sealed by the two countries’ police forces during the weekend, […]
Critics decry Magufuli’s ‘unprecedented’ win, rivals’ elimination #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
John Magufuli was sworn in as Tanzania’s president on Thursday, marking the start of his second five-year term in office as leader of a country which is increasingly divided and facing deep uncertainty over its political future. Magufuli received 12.5 million – or almost 85 percent – of the total votes in the October 28 […]
Tanzania’s Magufuli sworn in for second term after disputed vote #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
President John Magufuli takes oath for a final five-year term as opposition calls for ‘endless peaceful demonstrations’ to demand fresh polls. Tanzania’s populist President John Magufuli has been sworn into office for a second five-year term amid tight security by the police and the army. The swearing-in on Thursday came despite the opposition calling for […]
Tanzania police release three opposition leaders on bond #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Mbowe, Lema and Jacob spent a day in police custody over calls for a fresh vote and independent electoral commission. The Tanzanian police have released three opposition leaders who were arrested on Monday after they called for demonstrations to demand fresh elections and an independent electoral commission. Chadema, the leading opposition party, said on Tuesday […]
Tanzania arrests opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Tanzanian police have arrested opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu, hours after also detaining several other opposition figures over a call for mass protests against what government critics say were rigged elections. The main opposition parties have rejected official results which saw President John Magufuli win a second term with 84 percent of the October 28 […]
Tanzania police arrest opposition party leader ahead of protests #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Freeman Mbowe was detained with three other opposition figures ahead of calls for mass demonstrations after controversial election. Tanzanian police arrested the leader of the main opposition party Chadema, according to Tundu Lissu, the party’s candidate in last week’s disputed presidential election. The opposition has demanded a repeat vote citing widespread irregularities and called for […]
Tanzania opposition demand vote rerun, call for street protests #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Main opposition parties allege fraud in Wednesday’s poll and urge supporters to take the streets on Monday. Tanzania’s two main opposition parties are calling for a re-run of Wednesday’s polls after alleging widespread fraud. A joint statement released on Saturday by the CHADEMA and ACT Wazalendo parties came hours after populist President John Magufuli was […]
Magufuli wins re-election in Tanzania; opposition cries foul #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
President Magufuli received more than 12 million votes while top opposition figure had only two million amid vote-fraud allegations. Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has won the presidential election, the National Electoral Commission said late on Friday, a contest dismissed by the opposition as a “travesty” because of widespread irregularities. Magufuli received 12.5 million votes in […]
Tanzania’s incumbent president poised to be declared winner #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Populist President John Magufuli has 83 percent of votes with 60 percent of ballots counted, says Tanzania’s electoral commission. Tanzania’s incumbent president is poised to be declared the overwhelming winner of Wednesday’s election despite widespread allegations of fraud, while the governing party appears to have secured the two-thirds majority in parliament required to change the […]
Fear of violence grows as Tanzania opposition denounces election #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Tanzania’s main opposition presidential candidate on Thursday declared he would not recognise the election result as key seats fell to the governing party in a vote he said was marred by irregularities. Counting was taking place across Tanzania and its semi-autonomous archipelago Zanzibar – which also elects its own president and legislators – where early […]
Tanzania opposition loses key seats in vote marred by fraud claim #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) began releasing parliamentary election results on Thursday with the opposition losing key seats in a vote they said was riddled with irregularities. Counting was taking place across Tanzania and its semi-autonomous archipelago Zanzibar – which also elects its own president and lawmakers – after the opposition reported ballot box stuffing […]
Tanzanians vote in presidential election amid fears of violence #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Analysts say President John Magufuli is likely to win re-election as opposition parties accuse him of intimidation. Tanzanians are voting in the presidential election preceded by a government crackdown on the opposition leaders and free speech concerns under the incumbent John Magufuli. More than 29 million people have registered to vote in Wednesday’s election to […]
Zanzibar: Opposition claims 3 killed, leader held ahead of polls #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
A major opposition party in Tanzania has accused police of shooting dead three citizens and arresting its leader amid unrest in the semi-autonomous archipelago over alleged fraud on the eve of the country’s presidential election. Leader of ACT-Wazalendo (Alliance for Change and Transparency) party, Seif Sharif Hamad, who is taking his sixth shot at the […]
Tanzania presidential election: Who are the main candidates? #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Mainland Tanzania and the semi-autonomous Zanzibar are due to hold elections for president, legislators and local officials on Wednesday. Incumbent President John Magufuli is seeking re-election on the mainland among a crowded field of 15 contenders. He is the candidate of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, which has uninterruptedly governed Tanzania – along with […]
Opposition complains of repression as Tanzania heads to the polls #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
A week from now, Tanzanians will head to the polls to decide who will be the country’s next president. Incumbent John Magufuli is widely expected to win re-election despite the recent return to Tanzania of main opposition challenger Tundu Lissu, who took exile in Belgium after suffering 16 bullet wounds when he was shot by […]