Senegal’s Applauses Highlights Africa’s Persistent Political Stagnation
Opposition parties in Africa have had difficulty winning political offices, from the grassroots to the executive bodies. The only…
Makonda is back as RC, Ndalichako is Out! What’s Under the Rug?
The mercurial Paul Makonda was, once upon a time, a Regional Commissioner (RC) of the prestigious Dar es Salaam…
A Tide of Change: is it time East Africa follows Suit?
A wind of youthful energy is sweeping across West African politics. From Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traore to Senegal’s…
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Political Triumph Means Very Little to East African Democracy
The election of Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the youngest president of Senegal has left many political watchers’ tongues…
Somalia’s Entry into the EAC Should Boost Tanzania’s Trade Relation
After almost a decade of negotiations, The Federal Republic of Somalia was finally declared an official East African Community…
Reviewing Ministerial Powers in House Demolitions: Legal Boundaries and Remedies
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development ordered and oversaw the demolitions of a palatial home. Now,…
After Multiparty Democracy Fails, It’s Time to Reset the Button
China’s development successes under a one-party political system were criticized, but now we have every reason to rethink the…
Freeman Mbowe Has a Valid Point to be Heard, But Where Is the Truth?
The take-home of a Member of Parliament (MP) in Tanzania has never been such a volatile issue. Still, after…
Suffering in the DR Congo: The Fate of Complex Conflict and Poverty Against Environment
Internally Displaced People (IDPs) from DR Congo were estimated at 6.1 million people by the end of 2022. This…
World Bank Projects TZ to Hit 140M by 2050, Is it a Potential Catalyst for Poverty?
The World Bank report on Tanzania paints a gloomy picture of our population data, extrapolating that every 23 years,…
