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Mr President, just tell us the truth
President John Magufuli has been widely criticised for his lacklustre response to the coronavirus pandemic, even as case numbers in Tanzania increase. Mwanahamisi Singano says that Tanzanians have a right to expect more
Elections test Africa’s democracy
Nine countries will go to the polls this year, but most will be held amid violence and suppression
Tanzania’s mining dispute ends – but at what cost?
Government’s settlement with Acacia Gold may be a short-term victory that scares off new investors
Tanzania suspends leading newspaper over currency report
The Citizen was accused of relaying false information in a recent article on the devaluation of Tanzanian shilling
Shot 16 times, but still defiant
Tundu Lissu is a Tanzanian MP and a member of Chadema, the main opposition party. In September 2017, two gunmen attacked him outside his house
Tanzania suffers peril of populism
People call John Magufuli ‘The Bulldozer’. But in his haste to get things done, he might be wrecking the very foundations of his country’s democracy
EU to review its financial support for Tanzania over human rights concerns
Tanzania's President Magufuli is facing growing international pressure and sanction over the repression of civil society, the media and gay people
Dirco confirms release of former M&G editor, colleague
Angela Quintal and her Committee to Protect Journalists colleague Muthoki Mumo are now free to leave Tanzania
Tanzania government denounces governor’s anti-gay witch-hunt
Anti-gay sentiment has increased since Magufuli's 2015 election, forcing most gays, lesbians and other sexual minorities to live in secrecy
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Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
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