Tanzania’s Magufuli: bold and efficient, with a dangerous penchant for populism: President John Magufuli of Tanzania passed away at the age of 61. His government had played down the existence of COVID-19. Anthony Siame/EPE-EFE Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has died at 61 years old – and in the first year of his second term. …
Tanzania’s John Magufuli: a brilliant start but an ignominious end: Tanzanian President John Magufuli played the long political game STR/AFP via Getty Images John Joseph Pombe Magufuli was a man who deftly played the long political game. He was nevertheless a puzzle both to Tanzanians and the world. When he first entered the presidency in …
Benno Ndulu: Tanzania’s central banker who left an indelible legacy: Benno Ndulu at a World Institute for Development Economics Research forum in Poland in 2013. UNU-WIDER/Wikimedia Commons In a 1967 article, the late Professor Ali Mazrui spoke about “Tanzaphilia”, explaining it as “a romantic spell which Tanzania casts on so many of those who have …
What Tanzania’s COVID-19 vaccine reluctance means for its citizens and the world: One of Tanzania's approaches to managing the spread of the new coronavirus is through prayer. Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images Tanzania’s health minister said earlier this month that the country has no plans to procure COVID-19 vaccines. Moina Spooner, an editor with …
Finds in Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge reveal how ancient humans adapted to change: The research site at the Olduvai Gorge. Author supplied The ability to adapt to changing environments has deep roots. In a technology-driven world, people tend to conflate adaptability with technological change, especially when it comes to navigating adverse climates and places. But not …
South Africa in the news: Tanzania’s opposition calls for international community to withdraw support for Magufulis regime after ‘sham’ 2020 election: President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday congratulated the Tanzanian ruling party, the CCM, and its leader John Magufuli for his declared election victory, commending ‘the people of Tanzania for upholding …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Tanzania’s flawed election points to political class bent on retaining power: An elderly voter casts her ballot at Wazo Hill polling station in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, on October 28, 2020. AFP via Getty Images Elections are the quintessential arbiter of political contestation within democratic countries. This is a path Tanzania has followed for the past 25 …
Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa: the peace maker, true East African and Pan-Africanist: President Benjamin Mkapa at the end of his tenure in December 2005. Mwanzo Millinga/AFP via Getty Images) The former Tanzanian president Benjamin William Mkapa, who died on July 24, was the country’s third president. He was in office from 1995 to 2005. Born in …
Tanzania’s Benjamin William Mkapa: a life of achievements and regrets: Benjamin William Mkapa speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2005. Eric Feferberg/AFP via Getty Images) The morning of Friday 24 July 2020 was a day of mixed emotions in Tanzania. Many were saddened by the news that former President Benjamin William …
How Tanzania’s spousal escort policy frustrates antenatal health care: A heavily pregnant woman collects firewood in the Malambo district of Ngorongoro, Tanzania. (Photo by Tom Stoddart/by Getty Images) Good care during pregnancy is important for the health of mothers and the development of unborn babies. Antenatal care contributes to a woman’s overall good health as …
Tanzania’s COVID-19 response puts Magufuli’s leadership style in sharp relief: Tanzanian President John Magufuli attends a ceremony marking the country's 58th independence anniversary in 2019. Stringer/AFP via GettyImages One of the main points of discussion around the various responses to the COVID-19 pandemic is governance. Different countries have reacted to the pandemic in different ways. …
The fate of unique species in Tanzania’s coastal forests hangs in the balance: The Zanzibar Red Colobus is endemic to Tanzania. Shutterstock Tanzania is known for its tapestry of lush forests, expansive grasslands and tropical beaches, and abundant and diverse wildlife. Its coastal forests are part of the Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa biodiversity hotspot …
Tanzania’s social media policing increases the risks of government abuse: John Magufuli after he was declared president in 2015. His distaste for social media has heralded a national clampdown in the digital space. Reuters Access to digital information and communications technologies has increased dramatically over the past decade across Africa. In Tanzania, 87% of urban …