A few days have gone by since Freeman Mbowe was released from custody after controversial terrorism charges, economic sabotage and conspiracy against him were dropped by DPP. Mr Mbowe, known to be a staunch critic of the government and chairman of the leading opposition party in Tanzania, had opened up about his 227 days behind...
Ukraine attempt to recruit fighters in Africa, countries strongly condemned the move.
In the quest to recruit new fighters to defend their country, the Ukrainian embassy in Algeria posted on Facebook to invite Algerians to join the fight against Russians in Ukraine. The Algerian Foreign Ministry has ordered the embassy to take down their post immediately. The post on the Ukrainian embassy Facebook published on Thursday says...
CCM promise cooperation with CHADEMA
A day after the release of CHADEMA chairperson Freeman Mbowe, CCM, through its Secretary of Ideology and Publicity Shaka Hamdu Shaka, stated that Mbowe’s release signals a new beginning in Tanzania politics and people’s solidarity. Hours after Mbowe declared a freeman, pictures of him chatting with President Samia at the State House in Dar es...
Russia opens borders for Tanzanian students in Ukraine
Through diplomatic channels, the Tanzanian embassies in Sweden and Russia have reached an agreement with Russia to allow Tanzanian students at Sumy State University to return to Tanzania via the Russian border. The process of deporting the students from Ukraine to the Russian border will be coordinated by the Russian government and then handed over...
DPP drops Mbowe’s case
Senior State Counsel, Robert Kidando has told the Economic Crimes Court that the DPP has no intention of continuing with the terrorism case against CHADEMA Chairman, Freeman Mbowe and his fellows. “We request that all charges against the accused be dropped,” said the DPP. Many have pleaded to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for Mbowe’s and...
Bishop Bagonza hails the level of freedom of expression in Tanzania
Unprecedently, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Karagwe Diocese Bishop Benson Bagonza, accoladed President Samia’s 1 year Presidency during his interview at the State House on 2 March 2022. The clergyman is renowned for being a vocal critic of the government about constitutional issues, the rule of law and human rights. “This has been...
Japan freezes Russia’s wealth assets
Japan joined the US and other allies to put additional sanctions on Russia, including freezing Russia’s central bank, assets of the country’s leaders and three financial institutions. Japan will also prohibit exports to 49 Russian entities as part of the sanctions, the government said in a statement. “We’ve agreed on the need to take powerful...
Nigeria condemn treatment of Africans in Ukraine & Poland.
Nigeria’s government has vehemently condemned the unfair treatment of its citizen and other Africans in Ukraine. In the few days, video clips and pictures have circulated online showing African racially segregated from boarding trains when trying to escape the war-tone zone in Ukraine. Isaac, a Nigerian man, gave bitterly testimony of the situation that the...
World War III is an opportunity for a better Africa- Adamu Garba
Reacting to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, says that World War III is an opportunity for Africa to grow out of poverty. While Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, February 24, 2022, Garba shared a post on Facebook expressing that Africa not participating in the first and second world wars is...
Leadership school to whet African leaders
In the process of building capable leaders, Mwalimu Nyerere Leadership School was inaugurated in Tanzania to start polishing up Southern Africa leaders starting March this year. The institution was established n honour of Tanzania’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, aiming to provide comprehensive training to political party leaders and train youths to be patriots....