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Tanzania’s Non-Aligned Future Faces a New Test

Tanzania’s long-standing policy of non-alignment is facing a new geopolitical test as competition between the United States, China, Russia, India and other major powers increasingly reaches Africa. Rather than choosing one geopolitical bloc, Tanzania’s current foreign-policy framework explicitly supports non-alignment and South-South
October 3, 2026
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Africa’s 54 Votes Still Struggle for Global Power

Africa has one of the largest voting blocs in the international system, with 54 African Union member states represented at the United Nations. Yet the continent continues to face difficulties converting its numerical strength into coordinated geopolitical influence. The African Group at
October 3, 2026
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Putin Meets Foreign Military Attachés At Center-2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with foreign military attachés attending the Center-2026 strategic military exercises, expressing hope that military cooperation between Russia and participating countries will continue. Putin held the meeting on October 2 at the Chebarkulsky training ground in Russia’s
October 3, 2026
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Tanzania Leads Africa in Electricity Connections

Tanzania is leading Africa in connecting citizens to electricity, according to World Bank statistics cited by Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi, as the government expands efforts to make power connections more affordable for households across the country. Ndejembi made the remarks on Friday,
October 2, 2026
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Lapid Accuses Government of Politicising Flydubai Incident

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused government-aligned figures of using the emergency involving a Flydubai passenger aircraft for political purposes, arguing that the incident should not be linked to a security briefing he received from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a day
October 2, 2026
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Who Funds Tanzania’s Policy Agenda?

Who pays for the organisations, research institutions and advocacy networks seeking to influence Tanzania’s public policy? The question is becoming increasingly important as civil society organisations, development partners and policy advocates continue to play a visible role in debates around governance, human
October 2, 2026
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The Extradition and Financial Jurisdiction Trap

International travel, banking and ordinary commercial transactions can create an unexpected legal vulnerability for foreign nationals: activities conducted outside the United States can sometimes become the basis for U.S. criminal proceedings, sanctions or extradition requests. For Africans doing business internationally, this raises
October 1, 2026
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Sanctions: Punishing Governments or Populations?

When governments impose economic sanctions, they are often presented as a weapon aimed at political leaders, state institutions or companies. But in countries such as Zimbabwe, Cuba and Venezuela, the consequences have frequently reached far beyond government offices — affecting workers, farmers,
October 1, 2026
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How Financial Power Can Become Political Pressure

The global dominance of the US dollar has created a financial system in which decisions made in Washington can reach far beyond America’s borders, affecting governments, companies and even countries that have no direct political relationship with the United States. Russia, Iran
October 1, 2026
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