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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu to Represent Himself in Treason Trial Amid Rights Concerns

Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been granted permission to represent himself in his treason trial after raising concerns over violations of his legal and human rights while in…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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China Reaffirms Support for Africa at Hunan Cooperation Forum

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to deepening ties with Africa, pledging continued support for infrastructure, trade, and modernization projects across the continent. The announcement came during…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Tanzania Blocks X Over Pornographic Content as Crackdown on Digital Freedoms Deepens Ahead of Elections

Tanzania has confirmed it is restricting access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), citing the platform’s tolerance of pornographic content, including same-sex material, which the government says violates…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Kenyan President Apologizes to Tanzania Over Activist Deportations

Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a public apology to Tanzania, aiming to ease rising diplomatic tensions triggered by the recent detention and deportation of East African activists from Tanzanian…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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Tanzania Restricts Access to X After Cyberattacks and Rising Political Tensions

Access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been restricted across Tanzania following a series of cyberattacks on official government and institutional accounts. The clampdown coincides with political…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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Tanzania’s President Warns Kenya Activists as Treason Trial of Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Sparks Tensions

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a stern warning to foreign activists, particularly from Kenya, accusing them of attempting to interfere in Tanzania’s internal affairs and cause “chaos.” Her…

Africa News Now May 20, 2025

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Kenyan Politician Martha Karua Expelled from Tanzania Ahead of Treason Trial of Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu

Kenyan lawyer and former presidential candidate Martha Karua has accused Tanzanian authorities of expelling her upon arrival in Dodoma, where she intended to observe the high-profile treason trial of opposition…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Tanzania Lifts Agricultural Import Ban on Malawi and South Africa Following Diplomatic Talks

Tanzania has lifted its recently imposed ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) announced late Friday. The decision, effective immediately,…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Tanzania Shuts Border to Malawian and South African Produce Amid Growing Regional Trade Dispute

Trade tensions are intensifying in southern Africa as Tanzania imposed a ban on all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, citing discriminatory trade practices and unfair barriers against its…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025