63 Years of Independence: Can Tanzania Shift from Dependency to Self-Sufficiency?
Tanzania marked 63 years of independence with notable strides in political stability, a growing economy, and regional influence. Yet,…
Commemorating Tanzania’s 63rd Independence Day as A Reminder to Conserve Our Biodiversity
As Tanzania commemorates its independence on December 9, 2024, we celebrate not just the political freedom won in 1961 but the…
Judge Warioba’s Insight Raises Tough Questions About Electoral Reform
The retired Vice President and Prime Minister of Tanzania, Judge Joseph Sinde Warioba, has shared his views on the…
Biden’s Angola Visit Signals Shifting US Priorities as African Influence Takes Center Stage
US outgoing president Joe Biden’s three-day trip to Angola signalled the beginning of the end of his administration. While…
Trump Threatens BRICS with 100% Tariffs: A Strategy or a Gamble?
The US president-elect is hazing BRICS with threats of 100% tariffs to be slapped on all members of BRICS…
Corruption in East Africa: Laws That Don’t Bite and Leadership That Protects
East Africa faces various challenges, including dictatorships in Rwanda and Uganda, tyranny in Tanzania, tribalism in Kenya, and civil…
Balancing Political and Economic Goals: The Challenges Ahead for the EAC
In the East African Community (EAC), the concept of “Kupokezana Kijiti,” Swahili for “passing the baton,” embodies the…
Tanzania’s Local Elections: Democracy Undone or an Era of Pretend Pluralism?
My dour prognosis of Tanzanian local elections came to pass with flying colours! There is nothing to cheer us…
A Portrait of Progress: Why It’s Time for President Samia to Grace Our Currency
The greatest challenge facing Tanzania’s idealism today is the threat of history being confined to a political watershed of…
Uneven Elections: Can Tanzania Break Free From Its Pseudo-Democratic Shackles?
Tanzania has long presented itself as a bastion of democracy in East Africa, particularly since the reintroduction of multiparty…
