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We can do much better on human rights record

Our constitutional promises are nothing more than paper-deep, hollowed out by a state that continues to use colonial repressive laws, 45 years after independence.

By Faith Zaba Dec. 12, 2025

We can do much better on human rights record

Tanzania police order curfew in main city after election marred by violence

Protesters are angry about the banning of the two leading opposition candidates from the election and a wave of alleged abductions of government critics.

By Reuters Oct. 30, 2025

Tanzania police order curfew in main city after election marred by violence

Ally Kibao, abducted Tanzanian opposition leader found dead, acid poured on face

Mr Mbowe urged the President to form a judicial commission to investigate abductions and the killing of Kibao because, he said, police were among the suspects in the case.

By The East African Sep. 11, 2024

Ally Kibao, abducted Tanzanian opposition leader found dead, acid poured on face

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Kariba border overwhelmed as Dar es Salaam Port booms

Dar es Salaam Port officials told the Zimbabwe Independent last year that they had noticed higher volumes in other types of cargo.

By Freeman Makopa Oct. 20, 2023

Kariba border overwhelmed as Dar es Salaam Port booms

Letters: Chiefs’ diplomatic passports: A clear case of bribery

Instead of automatically granting diplomatic passports to all traditional chiefs, a more prudent approach would involve assessing each individual case based on merit and necessity.

By Amh Voices Jul. 25, 2023

Letters: Chiefs’ diplomatic passports: A clear case of bribery

The informal sector in Africa

I secured an agent in that country and despatched our first consignment. It did not move and I decided to visit that country to see for myself what was happening.

By Eddie Cross Jul. 14, 2023