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Mon, 02/24/2020 - 17:29

Press Freedom

Tanzanian Journalist Critical of President Freed From Prison

Journalist Erick Kabendera slapped with heavy fines after months in jail

Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera speaks to journalists following his release on February 24, 2020, after pleading guilty to…

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:37

Africa

Tanzania Threatens to Block Unregistered SIM Cards

Tanzania mobile phone users decry deadline; opposition politicians concerned about effect on elections

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:25

Africa

Tanzania Threatens to Block Unregistered SIM Cards

Tanzania mobile phone users decry deadline; opposition politicians concerned about effect on elections

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:47

Press Freedom

Tanzania's Press Freedoms Under Legal Threats

Journalists say they are arrested for criticizing government, which denies crackdown and argues laws prevent media abuse

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:11

Africa

Tanzania’s Press Freedoms Under Legal Threats

Tanzanian authorities arrested TV journalist Joseph Gandye in August for 'publishing false information' after he broadcast a story alleging police abuse of detainees

FILE - Tanzania's President John Magufuli addresses a news conference during his official visit to Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 31, 2016.

Thu, 09/12/2019 - 15:39

Africa

Health Status Unclear for Tanzania Journalist Arrested for Sedition

Erick Kabendera, who was arrested in July, had trouble walking during a court appearance Thursday

Tanzanian investigative journalist Erick Kabendera leaves after he appeared at the Kisutu residents magistrate court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Sept. 12, 2019.

Fri, 08/09/2019 - 17:04

Africa

US, Britain Voice Concern in Case of Imprisoned Tanzanian Journalist

Erick Kabendera, a government critic, was arrested and taken from his home by men in civilian clothing

Tanzanian investigative journalist Erick Kabendera sits inside the Kisutu Residents Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Aug. 5, 2019.

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 04:43

Africa

Tanzania Plans to Install Cable Cars on Mount Kilimanjaro

250,000 guides and porters worried about losing jobs as tourists take the easy way up Africa’s tallest peak

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 03:31

Africa

Tanzania Plans to Install Cable Cars on Mount Kilimanjaro

250,000 guides and porters worried about losing jobs as tourists take the easy way up Africa’s tallest peak

Fri, 07/26/2019 - 14:16

Africa

Tanzania to Construct Hydropower Plant on National Reserve

Conservation organizations say the project will endanger the livelihoods of some 200,000 people, including farmers and fishermen