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Tanzania’s foreign policy has changed. How it’s being shaped by domestic power struggles

Tanzania’s foreign policy has changed in the past five years. There is a clear break from the mood, tone and actions of President John Magufuli, who ran the country from 2015 until his death in 2021. His rule was marked by challenges to foreign investors, an emphasis on sovereignty, reduction…

The Conversation · Jul 14

Tanzania’s president raised hopes for women’s political representation – the 2025 elections show much remains to be done

President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s historic rise as Tanzania’s first woman head of state broke a decades-old tradition of male dominance. In keeping with political precedent, she also became chairperson of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. That made Hassan the first woman to hold this position.

The Conversation · Jan 21

Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever

Autocratic leaders in Africa like their numbers to be in the high 90s, it appears.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2025

Tanzania’s election laws make it hard to build political opposition – what needs to change

Tanzanians go to the polls this year in local elections to vote for street and village chairpersons. This will be followed by a general election next year for councillors, members of parliament and the president.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2024

Tanzania ruling party now says it 'insists' on constitutional reform

Tanzania’s ruling party said on Wednesday it "insists" on reforming the East African country's constitution after fending off years of sustained pressure by opposition parties and rights groups to do just that.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Tanzania's Hassan has put out positive signals: deeper change is yet to come

After the death of President John Magufuli on 17 March 2021, Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan became Tanzania’s sixth president, and the first woman in the office.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2022