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Written by Faridah N Kulumba<\/strong><\/p>\n

Africa-Press-Tanzania<\/a> 2021, will always be remembered in the history of Tanzania as the year the country received its first female president. The country showed a level of maturity in politics on the African continent and the rest of the world at large by having a peaceful transition of power when Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan<\/a> was sworn in as the new President constitutionally after the sudden death of President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli.<\/p>\n

The year that ushered in many changes in Tanzania from being a Coronavirus skeptical to recognizing the Covid-19 pandemic. And it has been a year of development due to many deals signed.<\/p>\n

Political Highlights<\/h2>\n

*Sanctions-* On 19 January, the United States placed visa restrictions on unnamed Tanzanian officials who it said were responsible or complicit in irregularities and violence in the county’s 2020 general elections. According to the U.S, the October election in Tanzania was marred by violence against opposition leaders, internet disruptions, and widespread allegations of vote-rigging.<\/p>\n

Vaccines Warning<\/h3>\n

On 27 January, President Magufuli expressed doubts about the Covid-19 vaccines. He warned the health ministry against rushing to adopt COVID-19 vaccines produced by Western countries., suggesting they may not be safe or effective.<\/p>\n

Speculations<\/h3>\n

On 10 March, opposition leader Tundu Lissu started the speculation of Magufuli being infected with Covid-19, by demanding the news about Magufuli’s health and his whereabouts because he had not been seen in public since 27 February.<\/p>\n

Magufuli’s Death<\/h3>\n

On Wednesday 17 March, President Magufuli was announced dead due to heart conditions, after disappearing from the public for weeks.<\/p>\n

*Historical President-* On 19 March Tanzanian Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan 61, made history when she was sworn in as the first female president of Tanzania following the sudden death of President Magufuli. According to Tanzania’s constitution, Ms. Hassan will serve the remainder of Magufuli’s second term which will expire in 2025.<\/p>\n

New dawn<\/h3>\n

In April, President Hassan ordered the lift on media outlets that were closed under former president John Pombe Magufuli’s administration.<\/p>\n

Covid-19 Recognition<\/h3>\n

Just two months into her presidency, President Hassan recognized the existence of the disease and formed a Covid-19 task force to advise her administration on handling the infractions.<\/p>\n

Arrests<\/h3>\n

In July Tanzania’s main opposition leader for Democracy and Progress party also known as CHADEMA, Freeman Mbowe, and others were arrested before he was scheduled to speak at a conference to announce demands for constitutional reforms.<\/p>\n

Economical Highlights<\/h2>\n

Deal<\/h3>\n

On 11 April 2021, the president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and Tanzania’s president Hassan signed a $3.5 billion agreement for building an oil pipeline that will ship crude oil from fields in western Uganda to the international market.<\/p>\n

LNG<\/h3>\n

In April Tanzania announced its plan of starting the construction of a delayed $30 billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project which had stalled for more than a year during President John Pombe Magufuli’s regime.<\/p>\n

Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n

In June Tanzanian President Hassan called for the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) to begin the necessary preparations for virtual-cum-cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.<\/p>\n

Electric Cars<\/h3>\n

On 20 October 2021, France Minister for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Franck Riester launched the environmentally-friendly electric cars by E-Motion Africa in Tanzania, to promote partnership and sharing technology.<\/p>\n

New City<\/h3>\n

In December Tanzania’s President Hassan, laid the foundation stone for the Egyptian industrial city, on the border of the city of Dar es Salaam. It is expected to contain labor-intensive industries, such as pharmaceuticals, automotive industries, textiles, and agriculture, aiming for investments of up to $400 million.<\/p>\n

And seeking to attract at least 100 investors from various countries in the region.<\/p>\n

\nSecurity Highlights<\/h2>\n

\nKillings<\/h3>\n

On 25 August, a heavily armed gunman fatally shot three police officers and a security guard in Tanzania’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, near a French embassy building. Police later killed the man, whose target and motive was not clear.<\/p>\n

\nOpposition Crackdown<\/h3>\n

During the latest, crackdown police detained nine members of Chadema party and raided the party’s offices in the northern lakeside town of Musoma to block a planned symposium by the youth wing on constitutional change.<\/p>\n

Tanzania has not suffered a major terrorist incident since the bombing of the United States embassy in 1998, there have been a number of smaller-scale incidents. In October 2020, close to the border with Mozambique, the attack was claimed by Islamic extremists operating from northern Mozambique. Most attacks target the local security forces, although attacks against western interests are also possible.<\/p>\n

In order to secure the country’s security, the government of Tanzania has tried so much to strengthen ties with other countries.<\/p>\n

Kenya<\/h3>\n

In May President Samia and her counterpart President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya pledged to reset diplomatic and trade relations that were strained under Tanzania’s late Magufuli administration.<\/p>\n

Burundi<\/h3>\n

This year President Samia held bilateral talks with Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye in Tanzanian capital city Dodoma, she vowed to strengthen security along the border with Burundi, and to ensure that the great lakes region is safe and peaceful. Tanzania also signed agreements with Uganda, France, Egypt, and many more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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