Tanzania

Tanzania has seen post-election protests after opposition leaders were barred from the 2025 polls, prompting curfews, internet cuts, and government assurances of restoring order under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

About Tanzania:

• What it is?
  • Tanzania is an East African nation formed in 1964 through the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, operating as a unitary multiparty republic with a single legislative house (National Assembly).
• Location: Situated just south of the Equator, Tanzania lies in East Africa, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east and several major lakes including Victoria, Tanganyika, and Nyasa.
• Capital: The official capital is Dodoma (since 1974), located centrally on the mainland, while Dar es Salaam remains the largest city, port, and economic hub.
• Neighbouring Nations:
  • Tanzania shares borders with Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda, and Burundi, and includes offshore territories such as Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia Islands.
• Key Physical Features:

• Dominated by plateaus and highlands, most land lies above 600 feet (200 metres).
• Contains Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m), Africa’s highest peak, and Lake Tanganyika, one of the world’s deepest lakes.
• The East African Rift System divides the country into Western and Eastern Rift Valleys, forming scenic depressions and lakes.
• Rich in hydroelectric potential, fertile volcanic soils, and unique ecosystems such as the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Plains, home to iconic wildlife.