By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Tanzanians marked the first anniversary of the deadly crackdown that followed the presidential election, including with church services, without an official national ceremony. Families are still calling for truth, justice and reparations, while the authorities have warned against further mobilisation, RFI reports.
The United States and the United Kingdom have commemorated victims of violence following Tanzania’s October 2025 general election, one year after the events. The US ambassador promised the deaths would not be forgotten, while the British mission offered its condolences, Tuko reports.
🇹🇿 Tanzania · Source: Tuko ·
Tanzanian MPs are calling for the 2027 national budget to protect vulnerable people from the expected drought linked to the El Niño phenomenon. Lincoln Dhliwayo, chairperson of the parliamentary budget committee, confirmed the pressure on the authorities, reports the Daily News.
🇹🇿 Tanzania · Source: Daily News (Zimbabwe) ·
South Africa’s Mobility Department is seeking urgent court intervention to clarify disputed operating rights between taxi associations in Cape Town. Shootings between rival groups have killed and injured people since 16 October, while authorities are strengthening security for commuters, reports SABC News.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: SABC News ·
In Tanzania, religious leaders are calling for ethics lessons in schools and universities after several killings were reported in different regions. Retired Catholic Bishop Methodius Kilaini advocates teaching civic values, while Sheikh Kichwabutwa urges religious leaders to meet young people at educational institutions, JamhuriMedia reports.
🇹🇿 Tanzania · Source: Jamhuri Media ·
Tanzania presents development plan for 2027-2028The Tanzanian government presented Parliament with its proposed national development plan for the 2027-2028 financial year, focused on competitiveness, skills and climate resilience. Minister Kitila Mkumbo outlined six priorities in Dodoma, according to Tanzanian daily Daily News.
Rwandan Senate approves seven officials for key postsRwanda’s Senate approved seven officials on Thursday for important public posts, including the Auditor General of State Finances, the Director General of the National Post Office and Rwanda’s ambassador to Sweden. The appointments concern several strategic roles in the administration and diplomatic representation, according to The New Times.The week in Africa
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