Election puzzle: Tanzania President Hassan, predecessor Kikwete face strong resistance for promoting Islamic hegemony
Catholics have publicly criticised Samia’s totalitarian rule are currently fasting and praying in protest. The Catholics are also unhappy with assassination attempt of Joseph Kitima, one of their most vocal clergymen in Tanzania.
Domino effect: Arrest and release of Tanzania opposition leaders linked to youth protests in Kenya
“We won’t provide a chance to a few criminals to destroy peace by copying what is happening in neighbouring countries,” police commissioner Awadh Haji said late on Monday, a likely reference to weeks of youth-led protests in Kenya this year which inspired demonstrations in Nigeria and Uganda.
