Insecurity prompts Zanzibar to review its lucrative island leasing

The Tanzanian central government is planning to boost its security presence in the Zanzibar archipelago. A commission tasked with auditing the country’s security forces was appointed in July by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. It says it is concerned about the situation in the country’s Indian Ocean islands that are under the control of the semi-autonomous Zanzibar local government.Continue Reading

Tanzania, Qatar sign deals on infrastructure and energy

Tanzania have signed an agreement with Qatar to boost trade and investment relations between the two states as President Samia continues with her official visit to Doha. She arrived in Qatar on October.

The tripartite deal was signed on Thursday in Doha by Mohamed Bin Ahmed Twar Al Kuwari, the First Vice-Chairman of Chambers of Commerce, President of the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) Paul Koyi, and Ali Suleiman Amour, the Chairman of the Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC).Continue Reading

Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group, at the 2022 Civil Society Forum, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 6 October 2022

Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group, at the 2022 Civil Society Forum, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 6 October 2022: Your Excellencies, Ambassadors
Your Excellencies, Honorable Ministers
Executive Directors of the African Development Bank
Senior Management and Staff of the Bank
Leaders and members of Civil Society Organizations
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen
Good morning, everyone!
 
I am delighted to welcome you to the 2022 Civil Society Forum.Continue Reading