Tanzania election violence commission is not ‘independent or impartial’: opposition
The commission cannot be independent or impartial, especially in a situation where the government is the primary suspect in the crimes being investigated.
Category: Africa
A National Shame: Harambee Stars Crushed 8‑0 by Senegal’s Lions of Teranga
In a night that will be recorded as a monumental disgrace for Kenyan football, Harambee Stars were torn apart 8‑0 by Senegal’s Lions of Teranga in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey.
Chakwera appointed chief mediator in Tanzania’s deadly post-election violence
Former Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has been appointed by the Commonwealth as Special Envoy to Tanzania, a role aimed at helping the country navigate post-election tensions and move toward national dialogue.
Ethiopia Reports Three Marburg Virus Deaths
The outbreak — the first ever recorded in Ethiopia — was confirmed in the city of Jinka, about 430 kilometres (211 miles) southwest of capital Addis Ababa, and a few hundred kilometres from South Sudan and Kenya’s borders.
Tanzanian imams condemn election-related killings
Muslim leaders in Tanzania on Saturday condemned killings by security forces on the sidelines of a disputed general election last month.
Samia aunda Tume kuchunguza ghasia za uchaguzi, atoa wito wa maridhiano na kuahidi mchakato wa Katiba Mpya ndani ya siku 100
Akitangaza hatua ya serikali kuunda Tume maalum ya uchunguzi, alisema uchunguzi huo utakuwa msingi wa kuelewa chanzo cha migogoro na kuchukua hatua za kurejesha maelewano ya kitaifa.
U.S Senators Threaten Bilateral Review With Tanzania Over Predetermined Election Results
”Tanzania’s election was decided well before October 29th. In response to these less than credible elections, Tanzanians took to the streets to display their deep frustration and anger”.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Fires Vice President Gen Benjamin Mel
Kiir also removed Dr. Mel as his deputy in the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), according to a presidential proclamation issued from State House, Juba. The President further decreed Bel’s demotion from General to the rank of Private and dismissal from the National Security Service.
Ado amshauri Nchemba kusimamia mchakato wa Katiba Mpya
“Tunaamini utaisimamia maboresho ya demokrasia nchini na kuipatia Tanzania Katiba Mpya, hasa ikizingatiwa kwamba siasa na vyama vya siasa viko chini ya Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu,”
Stampede at Ghana army recruitment event kills 6, wounds 22
At least six people were crushed to death on Wednesday after a crowd of job seekers surged through stadium gates during a military recruitment event in the Ghanaian capital Accra, the army said.
