Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been described as compassionate, rational and calm – attributes that are a far departure from her former boss.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society John Magufuli: A leader who at the start was “everything Kenya desired but didn’t have”
Kenyan writer Richard Oduor Oduku reflects on Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli’s complex leadership record and chequered legacy.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s Magufuli: bold and efficient, with a dangerous penchant for populism
The president leaves behind a legacy of extremes, on the one hand, a leader who wanted to create a better country for his people, and on the other, a ruthless authoritarian.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s John Magufuli: a brilliant start but an ignominious end
He came into office with a reputation for making broken systems work, but as he began his second presidential term John Magufuli became known as a ruthless and ambitious authoritarian.
Politics and Society Cartoon: Hogging the shots
In an unequal world, it is deeply concerning but not surprising that vaccines are being rolled out in an unequal way. Rich countries are well into the process of inoculating their populaces, while poorer countries are still on the starting blocks.
Politics and Society Whose mental health suffered the most during COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the unmarried, the unemployed, the less educated and those from the northern parts of the country were most susceptible to psychological challenges associated with COVID-19 lockdown.
Politics and Society Cartoon: Tanzanian President John Magufuli and COVID-19 denialism
For months Tanzania’s government has insisted the country was free from COVID-19, so there are no plans for vaccination. As other African countries are beginning to rollout vaccination programmes there is little testing and no clear plans for a vaccination programme in Tanzania.
Politics and Society Women and political leadership in Africa: More work needs to be done
Social and cultural beliefs remain an impediment to women’s continuous rise in politics across Africa. While we celebrate a notable increase in the number of women in influential political positions, the culture of violence, in its many forms if not dealt with threatens to undo this progress.
Politics and Society Donald Trump leaves Joe Biden a booby trap
Trump’s last-minute decision to recognise Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara presents the new US president with a dilemma.