Tanzania streets deserted as heavy security spooks protesters
Tanzania’s biggest city was deserted on Tuesday, with a heavy security presence apparently deterring planned anti-government demonstrations over the election violence in October.
Category: Africa
Registrar of Political Parties Approves Mike Sonko’s NEDP Party
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has hit a political comeback after the registration of his new political party, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), was approved.
AI Tools Help Choose Best Embryos for IVF
The data recorded by the camera — such as the shape, symmetry and cell division of the embryo — had previously only been used to a limited extent.
Sweden to phase out bilateral development cooperation with Tanzania
This decision comes days after the European Parliament halts funding to Tanzania over political repression, Post-election crackdown with violence and killings, Internet shutdowns, abductions, and intimidation.
UK, Other EU Countries Demand Immediate Release of all Tanzanian Political Prisoners
In a joint hard-hitting statement on Friday, December 5, the envyos also called on the Tanzanian government to urgently release all the bodies of those killed during the protests.
Meta On The Spot After Deactivating Instagram Of Popular Tanzanian Activist
Meta Platform is facing growing criticism after disabling accounts belonging to prominent Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi, and restricting access to others within Tanzania.
Tunisia Arrests Prominent Lawyer and Activist
Ayachi Hammami, a rights activist and staunch critic of President Kais Saied, was among some 40 Tunisian opposition figures sentenced last week up to 45 years for “conspiracy against state security” and “belonging to a terrorist group”
Tanzania president says election killings were ”not excessive”
The force that was used corresponds to the situation at hand. When we are told that we used excessive force in that incident… Were we supposed to simply watch that mob of demonstrators who were prepared to overthrow the government until they succeeded?
Nigeria’s defence minister resigns amid security crisis
Nigeria’s defence minister has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, as the country reeled from a security crisis including mass kidnappings of schoolchildren.
Kerry and Concern Worldwide Join Forces to Tackle Hunger in Kenya
In the heart of Tana River County, a beacon of hope is shining bright. The ‘ALIVE’ programme, a partnership between…
