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Freedom of expression faces new barriers in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

The regulations add to a body of legislation that has expanded rapidly under President John Magufuli’s administration, creating deep concern over freedom of expression in the…

COVID-19 and repression will fuel new African protests

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AFRICA

This has led to a greater focus on digital strategies and the rise of ‘personal’ or ‘patchwork’ protests in which individuals share images on social media of themselves making…

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Uganda’s pipeline plans face stiff opposition

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UGANDA

Since the project was announced in 2020, it has faced sustained international scrutiny and growing criticism, which in turn have created questions about the project’s financing.

Tanzania’s elections offer little prospect of change

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TANZANIA

Although this appears all but guaranteed, internal jostling within the party, opposition politicking and allegations of undemocratic practices may make for an eventful and…

Abductions will deepen fear among Tanzanian activists

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TANZANIA

Political violence in Tanzania.

Tanzanian demands for constitutional reform will grow

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TANZANIA

Tanzanian constitutional reform

COVID-19 disinformation imperils Tanzanian credibility

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TANZANIA

The suggestion comes as Magufuli faces accusations of deliberately downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis.