Blog – Page 16 – East African Film Network

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.”

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...

Otsieno Namwaya, Africa Researcher at Human Rights Watch, challenges Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya, to demonstrate that he believes in the rule of law by publicly condemning all unlawful killings, and ensuring they are investigated.

Kenya Police Go on People Killing Spree

East African Film Network February 23, 2020

By Human Rights Watch and Abdi Ali Published February 23, 2020 Police in Kenya...

The authorities have also fined or suspended media outlets for covering politically sensitive topics, including the coronavirus. On July 6, the Communications Authority banned Kwanza TV, an online television station, for 11 months because of its Instagram post reporting on a Covid-19 health alert by the United States Embassy about Tanzania. The authority’s summons letter to Kwanza TV accused the station of being “unpatriotic.”

Top Risks in Doing Business in Tanzania

East African Film Network February 19, 2020

By Abdi Ali Published February 19, 2020 Business Interruption ranks as the top most...