Tanzania election protests turn deadly amid fraud claims
Tanzania faces political turmoil as opposition parties reject presidential election results, sparking deadly protests and international concern over democratic processes.
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Tanzania military fires on protesters, UN condemns violence
Tanzanian security forces have been condemned by the United Nations after opening fire on protesters in the Mtwara region, leaving several dead and many injured during demonstrations over economic hardship and political discontent.
Tanzania election protests turn deadly amid fraud claims
Fresh political violence erupts in Tanzania as opposition challenges election results, with UN expressing concern over rising tensions and reported fatalities.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Tanzania's President announces election system overhaul
In a dramatic political shift, Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan has reversed her predecessor's position and announced plans for competitive elections, marking a new era of democratic reform in the East African nation.
Tanzania election: President Hassan set for victory
Early results indicate Tanzania's first female president is heading for decisive victory in landmark election, marking historic moment for East African nation.
Zanzibar women lead seaweed beauty revolution
Discover how Tanzanian women are harvesting seaweed for global cosmetics while championing sustainable farming and economic empowerment in East Africa.
China's Secret Police Outposts Exposed in East Africa
Amnesty International reveals Chinese police operating covert stations in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, raising serious human rights concerns about transnational repression.
East African nations launch joint police force against crime
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and neighbouring countries unite in unprecedented security operation targeting cross-border criminal networks across East Africa.
AI Research Exposes Critical Election Security Threats
New research reveals alarming vulnerabilities in democratic elections as AI tools become weaponised for political manipulation. Experts warn of unprecedented threats to electoral integrity.
Jane Goodall to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Renowned British primatologist Dame Jane Goodall is set to receive America's highest civilian honour from President Joe Biden, recognising her six decades of groundbreaking wildlife research and conservation work.
DiCaprio's Awkward Ellen Moment Over Tanzania Trip
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio found himself in an embarrassing moment when Ellen DeGeneres publicly called him out for not inviting her on his Tanzanian safari adventure, creating viral entertainment news.
Robert Reich: The Crisis Threatening American Democracy
Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich delivers a stark warning on the fragility of American democracy, citing voter suppression, legislative gridlock, and the influence of big money in politics.
US on Brink of New Political Violence Era, Experts Warn
Exclusive insight into the alarming rise of political tensions in the US. Experts warn of a dangerous new chapter in American democracy as polarisation reaches breaking point.
Alphonce Simbu Wins Marathon Gold for Tanzania
Tanzanian long-distance runner Alphonce Simbu delivers a masterclass in marathon running, surging to a stunning gold medal victory at the Commonwealth Games in a thrilling final sprint.
Simbu wins marathon gold in historic photo finish!
In a breathtaking climax to the World Athletics Championships marathon, Tanzania's Alphonce Simbu clinched victory by the narrowest of margins in a historic photo finish against Germany's Amanal Petros, delivering one of the most dramatic moments in the e
Orban's 'Democracy Noir': The Illiberal Model Tempting Trump
An exclusive analysis of Viktor Orban's 'illiberal democracy' model, its implementation in Hungary, and why it's becoming a troubling inspiration for Donald Trump and global populists.
Tanzania Trains Rats & Dogs to Sniff Out Diseases
Discover how Tanzania is training an elite squad of giant rats and dogs to detect diseases like tuberculosis and COVID-19 with astonishing accuracy, revolutionising public health in Africa.
87% of Brits Want Better Understanding of Government
Groundbreaking research from the University of Central Lancashire shows overwhelming public support for enhanced civic education to combat political disengagement and strengthen democracy.
Green Party's Polanski slams 'undemocratic' UK electoral system
Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party, has launched a scathing attack on the UK's First Past the Post system, calling it a 'barrier to democracy' and vowing to fight for proportional representation ahead of the next general election.
Trump's Dangerous War on US Statistics and Data
An alarming analysis reveals how Donald Trump's systematic assault on US federal statistics corrupts policymaking, endangers the economy, and weakens America's standing on the world stage, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes.
Trump's 'Day One Dictator' Blueprint Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's explicit plans to assume unprecedented 'personal' control over the Justice Department and federal agencies, dismantling decades of US democratic norms and civil service independence.
Nobel winner: Tech platforms are "weapons of mass destruction"
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivers stark warning at the Global Tech Summit, stating unregulated technology platforms are systematically eroding democratic foundations worldwide.
Nobel Winner: Big Tech Is Democracy's Weapon of Mass Destruction
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivered a chilling warning to Australia's National Press Club, declaring that unregulated tech platforms pose an existential threat to global democracy and must be held accountable.
Pritzker Slams Trump's 'Dangerous' Chicago Rally Rhetoric
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued a stern condemnation of Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric during his recent Chicago rally, warning of the grave threat it poses to democratic institutions and public safety.
Literature as Resistance: Shafak & Ypi on Defying Demagogues
Acclaimed authors Elif Shafak and Lea Ypi explore the vital role of storytelling, empathy, and free speech as acts of political defiance in an era of rising authoritarianism and nationalism.
Trump's Plan: National Guard Deployment Sparks Authoritarian Fears
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's radical proposal to deploy the National Guard immediately upon re-election, raising profound concerns about democratic norms and the militarisation of US domestic policy.
Nottinghamshire Council bans local news outlet in democracy row
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
Hong Kong Activists Face Life Sentences in Security Law Crackdown
Thirteen pro-democracy campaigners and former lawmakers in Hong Kong have been convicted under Beijing's controversial national security law, facing potential life imprisonment in a landmark trial that critics decry as a political purge.
Bukele calls Spanish press 'enemies of democracy'
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele sparks international outcry after labelling Spanish journalists 'enemies of democracy' in a fiery tirade, drawing parallels to Trump's media attacks and raising press freedom alarms.
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