Tanzania - News and Analysis

The Emergence of Domestic Islamist Militancy in Tanzania

Domestic militants in Tanzania currently lack the capability to inflict major damage, but the risk of attacks is likely to increase in coming months.


	Singing, Spirituality and Islam: If Music be the Food of Love From Timbuktu to Zanzibar and Senegal to Sudan, music can both unite and divide Muslim communities. Some see it as a problem, some as the solution.
	Madagascar's Political Crisis: How SADC Saved the Day? Since Andry Rajoelina's de facto coup in 2009, SADC has taken the lead in mediating Madagascar's political crisis. This year will finally see elections.
	Easy Money? East Africa's Eurobond Dream A number of East African nations are hoping to generate extra finances by issuing Eurobonds. But while this could beneficial, it could also be risky.
	A Bewitching Tale of Albinism in Tanzania Far from being a throwback to tradition, contemporary beliefs around persons with albinism can be seen as being part of a modern disquiet at growing inequalities.
	Attitudes, Lives and Livelihoods: The Fight for Women's Rights in East Africa Will the increasingly vocal support for education, economic empowerment and a change of attitudes help in the struggle for gender equality?
	Zanzibar and the Mainland: The Shaky State of the Union Amidst high unemployment and inequality, grievances on the island of Zanzibar are growing, often targeted at mainland Tanzania.
	Is the Mo Ibrahim Prize Worth It? For the third time in six years, the Mo Ibrahim leadership prize went to no-one. But the foundation is about much more than an annual award.
	Reserving Judgement on Tanzania's Natural Gas Discoveries Tanzania delays an exploration licensing round as estimated value of reserves trebles to $430 billion.
	Tanzania's Unions: Striking While the Iron's Hot? Teacher strikes this summer follow in a trend of unions using industrial action to demand better pay and conditions.
	Who Owns Lake Nyasa? Oil exploration in Lake Nyasa has rekindled disputes between Malawi and Tanzania over who owns the lake.