Year: 2020

Tundu Lissu, opposition CHADEMA's presidential candidate, has been hounded into exile

Repression Ruins National Elections

East African Film Network November 28, 2020

By Human Rights Watch Published November 28, 2020 Authorities in Tanzania killed at least...

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, says “The decision to postpone CHOGM for a second time has not been taken lightly. The health and welfare of all Commonwealth citizens at this critical time must take precedence. We look forward to welcoming the Commonwealth family to Kigali for CHOGM at the appropriate time.”

New Date Set for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

East African Film Network October 10, 2020

By Khalifa Hemed Published October 10, 2020 The Commonwealth of Nations has announced a...

Since President Magufuli took office in 2015, the government has cracked down on the media and civic space by passing and enforcing restrictive laws and threatening to cancel the registration of organizations critical of the government. The government has also placed restrictions on political opposition and given the registrar of political parties wide discretionary powers, including to cancel parties’ registration.

Authorities Crack Down on Opposition Parties, Rights Groups, and Media Ahead of Elections

East African Film Network September 2, 2020

By Human Rights Watch Press Published September 2, 2020 Tanzania has stepped up repression...

Sunrise over Kigali, Rwanda.

Rwanda Creates Arts and Culture Support Fund, Invites Applications

East African Film Network August 4, 2020

By Khalifa Hemed Published August 4, 2020 Rwanda has announced the creation of a...

Complementing the 30-part Serengeti Show Live series, TTB shares news from Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa, where mountain crews capture views from Uhuru Peak summit. The tropical Spice Island of Zanzibar shares visuals.

Tanzania Launches Digital Tourism Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

East African Film Network May 23, 2020

By Apolinari Tairo Published May 23, 2020 Tourists planning for wildlife safari in Tanzania...