In the last general elections in Tanzania (2015), one of the questions that prevailed (to analysts) was whether some of the decisions made by the opposition coalition (UKAWA) were assets or liabilities? Continue reading
Even before independence, Julius Nyerere envisioned Tanzania as a candle that will send rays of hope, etc across borders. In many ways, such as in Liberation struggles of Southern African states, Tanzania has lived this vision. Tanzania is a central regional player in ensuring security and stability in the region. She plays multiple roles in Continue reading
In the last few days political drama scenes have been unfolding in British politics. I think it’s a manifestation of incremental societal and political forces that Continue reading
Museveni has been declared the winner and he is the President elect of Uganda. He has been President for 30 years. While the votes were being counted yesterday, I posted Continue reading
I am not sure if I’ve much authority (academic) to pose any analysis of the issues in the title. But given my disciplinary background (International Relations), I feel like throwing out some of what is battling in my mind: Continue reading
Note from Aikande: I am proud to post this blog entry written by Castro Shirima, my former L.L.M (International Law with International Relations) student at Tumaini University-Makumira, Arusha. Castro is an excellent student and he is an Advocate and a District Magistrate in Arusha. Please read and comment…Thank you!
For a long time I used to ask myself “how and why states behave the way they do towards one another? For example, why nations continue with its normal business while in the neighbourhood there’s a bloodshed, massive violation and abuse of human rights and rule of law? Continue reading
In 2003/04, I was an exchange student at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka. It was a life changing experience for me. A program. Continue reading
Every time, am trying to make my mind “nice” on #SDGs especially since the Pope was in the launch as well as their mentioning of inequality, responsible consumerism, and institutions…I can’t settle on the Continue reading
So we have seen impressive and noble efforts by individuals, charities, business companies etc working so hard to contribute desks to our primary schools. Impressive indeed. As Continue reading
Teju Cole, the man that I personally called “package”, spoilt some people’s holiday on the boat. It was a perfect decision to do so. I keep fallin’. For his writing skills. Unique. Novel. Deep.
Sometimes our most comfortable situation needs to be spoilt. Spoilt for a good cause. By grace. Continue reading