DAR ES SALAAM, November 5, 2025 – In a strongly worded preliminary report, the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has declared that Tanzania’s recent general elections failed to meet continental and international standards for democratic elections, citing a restrictive political environment, violence, an internet shutdown, and serious irregularities on
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Suluhu Sworn In After Violent Election as Nation Slowly Reopens
Tanzania's Presidential Press Unit, as reported by Reuters, shares that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is seen holding a spear and a shield during her swearing-in ceremony in Dodoma, Tanzania, on November 3, 2025. The President was sworn in on Monday following elections that were overshadowed by violence.In the wake of
Ruto: Kenya Beats Angola, Ethiopia to Become the Sixth Largest Economy in Africa
Kenya is now the sixth-largest economy in Africa, surpassing nations like Ethiopia and Angola by God's grace, according to President William Ruto. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Ruto cheerfully told Kenyans residing in Qatar that despite international financial difficulties, the nation's economy has stabilized over the past three years. This
Internet Restored in Tanzania But Still No Social Media
Tanzania has reestablished internet access following a five-day interruption that hindered social media and messaging services throughout the nation.This blackout occurred after the presidential election on October 29, 2025, which has faced significant criticism from opposition parties and human rights organizations. The limitations were confirmed by NetBlocks, an internet observatory
Coup Leader Enters Guinea’s Presidential Race
The military leader who has governed Guinea since a coup four years back has now joined the presidential race, violating a previous commitment to transfer authority to a civilian administration.Col Mamadi Doumbouya filed his candidacy at the Supreme Court on Monday, accompanied by soldiers and sporting black sunglasses. He refrained
Global Peace Foundation Urges Constitutional Reform and National Healing in Tanzania
The Global Peace Foundation has extended a message of solidarity to the people of Tanzania, calling for a peaceful path forward following the recent elections and a five-day nationwide internet blackout. The statement,released by Daniel Juma Omondi, the Foundation’s Africa Regional Representative on the day that President Samia Suluhu Hassan was
Thabo Mbeki: Rethink on South Africa’s Presidential Election Process
Former South African President and statesman Thabo Mbeki on Saturday asked for a revision in the process by which South Africa’s President is elected.During the launch of the National Dialogue for the Eastern Cape higher education sector at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Mbeki stated, “The method by which we
Magufuli Was No Hero: The Dictator Tanzanians Don’t Forget
As usual, Kenyans have the shortest political memory. Today, after Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has shown clear signs of dictatorship, the same people — and I know that even our neighbours Tanzanians — are suddenly glorifying the late John's against corruption, his undoings and overall ills far much outweigh all
Orengo Applauds Tanzanian Protesters for Honouring Raila
Siaya County Governor James Orengo has commended the people of Tanzania for honoring Kenya’s former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga, as the nation faces a post-election crisis.Prior to his passing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Raila Odinga was well-known for prioritizing the interests of his country over personal ambitions