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Tanzania: Death toll in building collapse rises to 17

March 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The death toll from the collapse of a building in Tanzania’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam has climbed to 17, a senior government official said on Saturday. The building of more than 12 storeys, which had been under construction, collapsed … read more »

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Things fall apart in Tanzania: on media manipulation and hypocrisy

February 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Edward Clay A Tanzanian journalist, who won an award for journalists of exceptional potential enabling him to work for British newspapers in 2009, gave evidence for the defendant in November 2012 in a libel trial in London brought by … read more »

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Former President of Madagascar Marc Ravalomanana Says He Won’t Run

December 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The former president of Madagascar says he will not run for any position in the island country’s next election, but he says he wants to return home. Marc Ravalomanana has been living in exile in South Africa since 2009, when … read more »

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Kagame absent as leaders warn M23

November 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kampala. President Jakaya Kikwete and other regional leaders called on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rebel group M23 yesterday to end hostilities and leave a key eastern town they seized in a rampant advance that has sparked fears of … read more »

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Tanzania: natural gas boom masks degradation in rule of law and social stability

October 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Tom Savory and Subiro Mwapinga Things are changing in Tanzania. Large gas finds off the country’s coastline look set to shake up a country generally considered in continental economic analysis as stable but unexciting. With big players entering the … read more »

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Tanzania’s President Jakaya pays tribute to Ethiopia’s Zenawi in pictures

September 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete (L) walks at the Prime Minister’s palace in Addis Ababa on September 1, 2012 as he pays respect to Ethiopia’s longtime Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who died on August 20, 2012. African leaders joined other foreign … read more »

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Zambia tasked to help resolve DRC unrest

August 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ZAMBIA has been chosen to partner with three other countries in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to resolve civil unrest in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete said this when he moved a vote of … read more »

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Rwanda at 50

July 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Charles Omondi Kigali. Rwanda on Sunday celebrated its 50 independence anniversary with a strong statement of recovery from a devastating 1994 genocide.From the crowd at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, military parades, aerial displays by Rwanda Air Force, poems, song … read more »

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Bush travels to Zambia, Botswana to raise cancer awareness

July 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Former President George W. Bush is visiting Zambia to promote a health initiative that focuses on cervical and breast cancer prevention and treatment. In the city of Kabwe, Bush worked with local residents Saturday to refurbish a clinic used to … read more »

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African Markets – Factors to watch on May 7

May 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Monday. – - – - – EVENTS: MAURITIUS – Mauritius to release its annual average inflation rate . Inflation slid … read more »

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US President Obama invites African leaders to G8 summit

May 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Washington – US President Barack Obama has invited the leaders of Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana and Tanzania to take part in a session on food security in Africa at the G8 summit this month, officials said Thursday. Obama will host the … read more »

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Norwegian Minister of Health visits Tanzania 2-7 January

January 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

OSLO, Norway, January 5, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — To improve the health of mothers and newborn babies is the goal for a special partnership between Tanzania and Norway. This week the Norwegian Minister of Health, Ms Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen is … read more »

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Tanzania ruling party plans anti-corruption purge

November 26, 2011 by benim

Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party said on Saturday it would implement anti-corruption measures nationwide and publicly acknowledged for the first time that a succession dispute had split the long-dominant party. President Jakaya Kikwete, who must step down in … read more »

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Tanzania opposition chief surrenders to cops

November 9, 2011 by benim

Arusha – A Tanzanian opposition leader surrendered to police on Wednesday after leading a protest calling for the release of one its members and the resignation of President Jakaya Kikwete. Freeman Mbowe, who heads the Chadema party, and scores of … read more »

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Prince Charles, Jakaya Kikwete meet

November 7, 2011 by benim

Dar Es Salaam – Britain’s Prince Charles on Monday toured Tanzania on the second day of a visit to the east African nation, including holding talks with President Jakaya Kikwete. The prince, accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, … read more »

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Tanzania denies president bribe claims in Wikileaks

September 6, 2011 by benim

Tanzania’s presidency on Monday slammed allegations in a U.S. cable that President Jakaya Kikwete accepted gifts from an investor who also donated $1 million to the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. A February 2006 U.S. cable published by WikiLeaks … read more »

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Senior Tanzania MP quits

July 15, 2011 by benim

Dar es Salaam – A senior lawmaker from Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi, or Party of the Revolution, who was once in President Jakaya Kikwete’s inner circle, has quit his seat amid accusations of graft. Kikwete, who has pledged to … read more »

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Tanzania to have new constitution in 2014: PM

June 26, 2011 by benim

Tanzania will present a new constitution in 2014, a year before its next parliamentary and presidential elections, Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda said on Saturday, amid opposition pressure for reform. Pinda said a constitutional review bill is expected to be tabled … read more »

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Clinton to tour Africa to discuss trade, development

May 31, 2011 by benim

WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to Zambia, Tanzania and Ethiopia next month to discuss trade, development and other issues, a spokesman said Tuesday. Clinton, following a trip to the United Arab Emirates, will visit Zambia’s … read more »

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Tanzania postpones opposition trial

March 26, 2011 by benim

Arusha – Tanzania is dropping proceedings against 10 opposition party members for lack of proof and has postponed the trial of 19 other members until April 29, a prosecutor said on Friday. Prosecutor Edwin Kakolaki said “investigations have been completed” … read more »

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United States of Africa, first steps

March 16, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – As Libya’s leader struggles to keep his grip on power, one of his pet projects appears to be moving ahead at the African Union, which took initial steps on Tuesday toward creating his grand plan: the United States … read more »

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Fresh clashes erupt in Ivory Coast’s Abidjan

February 26, 2011 by benim

ABIDJAN — Fresh clashes erupted on Saturday in Ivory Coast’s main city Abidjan a day after UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warned the crisis-hit nation was on the brink of civil war. Heavy-weapon gunfire broke out in the commercial capital … read more »

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Zuma impartial in Ivory Coast deadlock

February 2, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – South African president Jacob Zuma on Tuesday said South Africa remained a neutral mediator in Ivory Coast’s political deadlock, SABC radio news reported. Zuma denied that South Africa was favouring Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo in that country’s political … read more »

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Tanzanian police kill two rioters, seize leaders

January 6, 2011 by benim

Police shot dead two anti-government protesters in Tanzania and arrested at least 10 leading opposition figures during a violent political demonstration, a senior police official said on Thursday. Riot police fired at crowds of opposition supporters in the northern town … read more »

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Tanzania: Police use teargas to disperse protesters

December 28, 2010 by benim

Tanzanian police fired teargas and water cannon to disperse hundreds of opposition protesters marching in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, on Tuesday calling for a new constitution, police said. There have been growing calls from opposition parties, religious leaders, … read more »

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WikiLeaks: Tanzania official investigating BAE ‘fears for his life’

December 19, 2010 by benim

President Jakaya Kikwete, pictured with George Bush in 2008, had his commitment to fighting corruption questioned, according to the cables. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Tanzanian prosecutor investigating worldwide misconduct by BAE, Britain’s biggest arms company, confided to US diplomats that … read more »

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Tanzania unveils new cabinet, keeps Finance Minister

November 24, 2010 by benim

Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete appointed a new cabinet on Wednesday, with most senior ministers retaining their positions from the previous government. Kikwete named his cabinet after winning an October 31 general election overshadowed by a record low turnout and allegations … read more »

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Facts about Tanzania

November 6, 2010 by benim

Tanzania has been spared the internal strife that has blighted many African states. Though it remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with many of its people living below the World Bank poverty line, it has had some … read more »

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Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete re-elected

November 5, 2010 by benim

The 60-year-old incumbent’s closest rival, Wilbrod Slaa, was credited with 26 percent of the vote but snubbed the much-delayed announcement of the results after alleging the ballot was rigged. “I now declare Jakaya Kikwete to have been elected president of … read more »

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Opposition parties criticise Tanzania poll

November 4, 2010 by benim

Tanzanian opposition parties criticised last weekend’s presidential and parliamentary elections on Thursday and there were accusations of vote rigging as results emerged at a snail’s pace. The Civic United Front (CUF) cited widespread failings in the electoral process, a day … read more »

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