Politics
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‘My blood was spilled here’: a year on, Tanzania unable to mourn election violence
A year after Tanzania’s bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges. The October 29 election, in which…
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Amnesty yaishutumu Tanzania kwa kutumia sheria dhidi ya ugaidi kunyamazisha wakosoaji
Shirika la kutetea haki za binadamu la Amnesty International limeishutumu serikali ya Tanzania kwa kutumia sheria za kupambana na ugaidi kunyamazisha wakosoaji wake na kukandamiza uhuru wa raia, mwaka mmoja baada ya operesheni kali ya…
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Israel’s unassuming President Herzog holds keys to next government
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is known for his unassuming and mild manner, but all eyes will soon be on him as he decides who to task with forming the next coalition government. The decision is…
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Serbia’s students demand state media chiefs resign after poll win
Serbia’s student movement on demanded the bosses of the national broadcaster resign over alleged bias during the 14-year rule of Aleksandar Vucic’s right-wing nationalist party, which was defeated in weekend elections. Sunday’s historic victory by…
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Uganda president raises succession amid fears of son’s takeover
Uganda’s long-ruling President Yoweri Museveni addressed his succession for the first time with his party, insiders said Wednesday, amid fears he will hand power to a son known for boasting of kidnapping and torturing opponents.…
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Flavio Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador from Argentina after fleeing Brazil
Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, Argentina’s government said on Wednesday. Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday,…
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DP Kindiki: We Have No Plans to Ban Livestreaming of Election Results
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed claims the government is attempting to interfere with the credibility of the coming General Election through banning live streaming of results.The Second-in-Command said the elections will be held as…
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Kalonzo akutana na Gachagua Wamunyoro kwa mashauriano kuelekea uchaguzi wa 2027
Kiongozi wa chama cha Wiper Patriotic Front Kalonzo Musyoka amekutana na mwenzake wa Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Rigathi Gachagua nyumbani kwake eneo la Wamunyoro kaunti ya Nyeri. Mkutano huo umewaleta pamoja viongozi hao wakuu…
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Heche atoa wito kwa Ruto kumsaidia kumpata Twaha Mwaipaya aliyeritopiwa kutekwa Kenya
Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), John Heche, ametoa wito kwa Rais wa Kenya, William Ruto, na serikali yake kusaidia kuhakikisha mwanaharakati wa haki za binadamu na mwanasiasa wa upinzani kutoka Tanzania,…
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Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, drawing jubilant crowds in a direct challenge to the US-backed…
