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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.

Major Victory For Media Freedom In Tanzania 

by DC Editors - February 14, 2022

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

by DC Editors - September 7, 2021

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 

by DC Editors - August 13, 2021

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

by DC Editors - July 28, 2021

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

by DC Editors - April 18, 2021

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

by DC Editors - April 8, 2021

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

by DC Editors - March 25, 2021

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 

by DC Editors - November 2, 2020

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

Tanzanian Journalist Critical of President Magufuli Freed From Prison

by DC Editors - February 28, 2020

Tanzanian Journalist Critical of President Magufuli Freed From Prison

Journalist Erick Kabendera, who was jailed last year after he criticized President Magufuli. A judge has ordered his release

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

Latest Arrests Spawn Climate of Fear for Activists, Journalists in Tanzania

by DC Editors - December 26, 2019

Latest Arrests Spawn Climate of Fear for Activists, Journalists in Tanzania

Rights groups say Tanzania’s government has reduced the democratic space in the country by arresting critics and shutting down news outlets.

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

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