Hardly 25 hours after Tanzania’s human rights record came under examination at the United Nations in Geneva, the country’s leading opposition politician, Tundu Lissu, was sentenced to four years...
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HAVE A NEW ACTION PLAN: WHAT HAVE THEY LEARNED FROM THE PAST?
Africa and Europe have agreed on another plan to strengthen cooperation between their continents. But this is not their first attempt. Similar commitments have been made over the past...
The former president’s armed coalition is now linking peace negotiations to President Tshisekedi’s political future. What began as a rebellion in eastern Congo is becoming a struggle over the...
After nearly two decades of fighting terrorists, protecting government institutions and helping rebuild Somalia’s security structures, Uganda is preparing to bring its soldiers home. The decision marks a significant...
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Accountability must begin with those who created the crisis As Tanzania reflects on the tragic events surrounding the October 2025 general elections, we must resist the temptation to reduce...
The reported abduction of Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya in Kenya on Sunday is another frightening reminder of how dangerously our politics have deteriorated. As I write, his whereabouts remain...
From a young president with deep Tanzanian roots to the leader of a coalition involving armed rebels, Joseph Kabila’s political journey raises difficult questions about the fragility of African...
As I watched Lionel Messi play his final match for Argentina last night, my thoughts kept travelling backwards – to Diego Maradona. Perhaps I was watching one era ending...