Exactly one year ago, Tundu Lissu, leader of Tanzania’s largest opposition party, was arrested. David McAllister, chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, and five other members of the European Parliament are calling for his release.
By Markus Grabitz
Rostam Aziz is a well-connected and extremely wealthy Tanzanian businessman with a background in politics. He is currently making headlines with a media takeover in neighboring Kenya that could have repercussions across East Africa.
By Peter Theuri
At first, the German government had refrained from criticizing the violence that followed the elections in Tanzania. However, the government is currently reviewing its new commitments to development cooperation.
By David Renke
The Commonwealth has placed Tanzania and Uganda on its formal list for possible suspension. To prevent this, the countries must improve the human rights situation in their countries. However, dealing with the two members is also a balancing act for the Commonwealth.
By Evangelista Sie
After years as a pioneer in East Africa, Kenya is increasingly facing competition from its neighbor Tanzania. Foreign direct investment and German business activity have already picked up in Tanzania, while Kenya is grappling with rising national debt.
By Arne Schütte
A lawsuit before the East African Court of Justice aims to annul and repeat recent elections in Tanzania. The elections in October were extremely controversial – and accompanied by state oppression.
By Arne Schütte
The EU Commission wants to disburse EUR 156 million to Tanzania. Elections were held in the East African country in October in an atmosphere of repression. The results are considered fraudulent and the opposition leader is in prison.
By Markus Grabitz
