Illicit economies in the Lake Tanganyika basin are fuelled by poor regional coordination against transnational organised crime.
Protests show that citizen-led power, if sustained, could pressure governments to implement meaningful and sustainable reforms.
With the two main opposition parties out of the race, Tanzania’s ruling party will be virtually unchallenged.
Will Tanzania’s 29 October elections reinforce authoritarian practices rather than promote democratic governance?
Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness.
As the country slides towards electoral authoritarianism, even SADC and EAC election observers have been excluded from the polls.
Ahead of the October elections, Tanzania’s president is retreating from democracy – along with the rest of the East African region.
Greater awareness about illegal hunting concessions that allow the smuggling of endangered species to Dubai could prevent their decline.
Tanzania’s geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region’s various peace efforts.
Despite an agreement between Kenya and Tanzania prohibiting borderland hunting, Tanzania has allowed the hunting of bull elephants to expand.
Tanzania’s president began her term by tackling repression – but as elections loom, a dark side is starting to show.
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