Tanzania: German millions, but opposition in mortal danger!

Tanzania: German millions, but opposition in mortal danger!

A shocking balance of aid: Germany has invested millions to improve the government in Tanzania, while political purules shake the nation thirsting for freedom! In 2021, Samia Suluhu Hassan, successor to John Magufuli, known as "Bulldozer", promised an opening of the country towards more democracy and freedom of the press. But what started as a dream dream has turned into a nightmare in which even an opposition leader lost life.

acid attack shakes the country! With the financial support from Germany, according to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the “good government” was funded. However, reality looks dark: in September the life of the opposition member Mohamed Ali Kibao violently ended. His tortured body was found in Dar es Salaam, a cruel vigil for the brutal suppression of the opposition by the authorities. Despite international outrage, the Tanzanian government is silent.

criticism of the "system Hassan"

between myths and distrust - in a country where political opponents like Kibao are disappearing or killed, confidence in the government systems breaks faster than ever! The alarm bells rose beforehand when hundreds of opposition trailers were arrested. In Germany there is a silence, although one speaks of "positive developments". The opposition politician Tundu Lissu raises serious allegations: State security forces have a free hand to treat the opposition like criminals!

Germany invested a total of 158 million euros in a system that is now breaking inside: Hassan, who is perceived as a kefir democrat, seems to continue the brutally repressive foundations of its predecessor. Newspapers fight to continue to be able to report without fear, since draconian punishments still hang over them like a sword of Damocles. The difference to Magufuli? Only the smile. This political bitter -evil comedy in the heart of Africa shows that the brazen violence behind the veil of diplomacy remains real.