Tanzania

After months of downplaying deadly disease, government officials have urged people to take precautions and wear masks.

Video of Finance Minister Philip Mpango, maskless and in a coughing fit, has been widely condemned.

President John Magufuli’s comments come following WHO warning over the country’s ‘very concerning’ virus situation.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged Dodoma to take measures against the pandemic and to prepare for vaccinations.

Seif Sharif Hamad, 77, had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 in a Dar-es-Salaam hospital when he died.

Observers say comeback for opposition parties seems a long way off, relies on reformation of existing political system.

It is not a unique phenomenon, but an Africa-wide trend.

New report says at least 18 Burundians were forcibly disappeared from refugee camps in Tanzania over the past year.

Allegations of widespread rigging, violence and intimidation during polls call into question veracity of results.

President John Magufuli takes oath for a final five-year term as opposition calls for ‘endless peaceful demonstrations’.

The Take podcast checks into other elections taking place around the world.

Mbowe, Lema and Jacob spent a day in police custody over calls for a fresh vote and independent electoral commission.

Lissu the latest to be arrested over call for mass protests against what government critics say were rigged elections.

Freeman Mbowe detained with other opposition figures ahead of calls for mass demonstrations.