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Tanzania and its people remain in a desperate balancing act trying to advance into a more fair democracy and defeat the specter of poverty. According to Freedom House, "the president of Tanzania is elected by direct popular vote for up to two five-year terms. The unicameral National Assembly has 357 and serves as the legislature. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Tanzania’s Ends 6-Year Ban On Opposition Rallies

January 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tanzania’s Ends 6-Year Ban On Opposition Rallies

In an overture to political rivals, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has lifted a ban on opposition rallies imposed in 2016 by her predecessor.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Tanzania

Tanzanian Political Cartoonist Arrested Again

September 29, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tanzanian Political Cartoonist Arrested Again

Cartooning for Peace (CFP), Cartoonists Rights Network International (CRNI),…deplore the harassment of cartoonist Opptertus Fwema.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Tanzania

Major Victory For Media Freedom In Tanzania 

February 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Major Victory For Media Freedom In Tanzania 

The lifting of ban on four newspapers…barred from publishing since 2016 and 2017 for exposing alleged corruption…is a positive step.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Tanzania

Tanzania Suspends Second Newspaper in Less Than a Month

September 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tanzania Suspends Second Newspaper in Less Than a Month

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reneged on her promise to back democracy. Her regime suspended a second newspaper Sunday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Tanzania

Tanzania Suspends Newspaper For Story On President 

August 13, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tanzania Suspends Newspaper For Story On President 

Tanzania has suspended a local newspaper for publishing that President Samia Suluhu Hassan would not run for re-election in 2025.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Tanzania

Hopes For A Democratic Turn In Tanzania Fading

July 28, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hopes For A Democratic Turn In Tanzania Fading

Tanzania’s opposition leader was arrested last week and charged with plotting to kill state officials, dashing hopes for a democratic turn.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Tanzania

Tanzania’s Last Election May Mark End Of Competitive Politics

April 18, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tanzania’s Last Election May Mark End Of Competitive Politics

Tanzania’s 2020 election was a watershed moment. The ruling party rigged the elections on a large scale as part of an oppressive campaign.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Tanzania

Cheers For A Peaceful Political Transition In Tanzania

April 8, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cheers For A Peaceful Political Transition In Tanzania

President John Magufuli of Tanzania’s death was announced March 17 following which there has been admirable peaceful political transition.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Tanzania

How Tanzania’s John Magufuli Hid His Tyranny

March 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Tanzania's John Magufuli Hid His Tyranny

Tanzania went from being a country where free expression was accepted to absolute tyranny during John Magufuli’s six-year rule. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Tanzania

Tanzania’s Magufuli Wins Landslide Re-election 

November 2, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tanzania’s Magufuli Wins Landslide Re-election 

Tanzanian President John Magufuli has officially won a second term, with a landslide victory of more than 84% of the vote in this week’s election.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Tanzania

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