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Tanzania: Of the Union Structure and Unresolved Issues Debate
Citizen, 26 April 2018
As Tanzanians commemorate the 54th anniversary of the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar the two parts remain in disagreement on some issues, popularly known as "kero za muungano." Read more »
Anti-Govt Protests Loom as Tanzania Marks 54th Union Day
Union Day celebrations will go ahead, despite a possible disruption by anti-government protests today. This is the 54th anniversary of the merger between the former Tanganyika and Zanzibar republics in 1964 and this year's celebrations will be presided over by members of the East African Legislative Assembly.
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Tanzania: Tanzania Police Beef Up Security Ahead of April 26 Demos
Citizen, 26 April 2018
Police beefed up security in most urban centres in Tanzania ahead of anticipated demons,which were scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 26. Read more »
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Tanzania: Tanzania Braces for Anti-Government Rallies
VOA, 26 April 2018
Tanzania is trying to avert mass demonstrations planned for Thursday, organized through social media to protest curbs on political and press freedoms imposed since President John… Read more »
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Tanzania: Let's Preserve the Union Despite Trials and Tribulations
Citizen, 26 April 2018
Today Tanzanians are celebrating Union Day, marking the 54th anniversary of the merger between the former Tanganyika and Zanzibar republics in 1964. Read more »
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Tanzania: 70 States Pledge to Attend Union Day in Dodoma
Daily News, 25 April 2018
AT least 70 countries have confirmed to attend this year's great Union Day celebrations which will be marked in Dodoma, the country's capital city for the first time. Read more »
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Tanzania: Seven Arrested Over Union Day Protests
Citizen, 24 April 2018
At least seven people have been arrested in Arusha for interrogations in connection with their role in possible political demonstrations across the country on 26 April 2018 (Union… Read more »
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Tanzania President John Magufuli has warned citizen against taking part in the nation-wide anti-government rallies organised by US-based Tanzanian social media activist, Mange ... Read more »
