Month: April 2020

Only Through Inclusive Approach Can COVID-19 Be Defeated

East African Film Network April 25, 2020

By Apolinari Tairo Published April 25, 2020 An organisation that focuses on good governance...

Arrest and Abuse Cases Surge During COVID-19 Lockdown

East African Film Network April 24, 2020

By Human Rights Watch Press Published April 24, 2020 Rwandan police have arbitrarily arrested...

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.

Tanzania Forces Apology Out of Kenyan TV Network as COVID-19 Spreads

East African Film Network April 17, 2020

By Abdi Ali Published April 17, 2020 A Kenyan television station has been forced...

Burundi remains one of the few countries on Earth to keep its first and second division football leagues running — just with spectators required to wash their hands and subject to a temperature check.

African Tourism Board Cautions Burundi on COVID-19 Dangers

East African Film Network April 14, 2020

By Juergen T Steinmetz Published April 14, 2020 At the time of filing this...