Tag: Tanzania
Tanzanian President Samia’s husband dies in hospital
The husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in…
Tanzania’s VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named
Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for indiscipline following his decision earlier this…
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists
The US has sanctioned a senior Tanzanian police official over allegations linked to the "torture and sexual assault" of East…
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
A total of 518 people died in Tanzania from "unnatural causes" in the wake of widespread protests that followed last…
Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
Tanzanian musician Sefu Shabani, popularly known as Matonya, has been arrested and charged with rape in Kenya. The 43-year-old denied…
Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa’s largest media house
After the acquisition this week of East Africa's biggest media outfit by a politically well connected billionaire businessman, questions are…