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Twaha Mwaipaya Tanzanian Activist Reportedly Seized from Taxi Near Nairobi

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Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya reportedly disappeared after men intercepted his taxi near Nairobi. With his whereabouts unknown, Kenya faces renewed scrutiny over the safety of exiled regional dissidents.

Lissu’s hunger strike puts Tanzania’s court order to the test

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A Tanzanian court told prison officers to stop listening in on Tundu Lissu’s lawyers. Eight days later, his lawyer says the order is being...

Hafidh Ameir Hassan: Tanzania’s First Gentleman Dies in Zanzibar

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Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the country's first First Gentleman, has died in Zanzibar while receiving treatment for a heart condition.

Treason charges: how Africa’s ruling parties turned an old law into a new weapon

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Treason charges are becoming a recurring feature of political disputes across Africa. From Zambia and Uganda to Tanzania, the DRC and Rwanda, opposition figures increasingly face accusations that can keep them detained for years before any verdict is reached.

Nchimbi’s Resignation Shakes Tanzania Politics Ahead of 2030

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Nchimbi's resignation as Tanzania's vice president ends months of growing tension within CCM and opens fresh questions about succession, reform and the country's political future.
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