African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire crossed into Tanzania expecting to observe a high-profile political trial. Instead, she left the country bruised, violated, and traumatized after enduring days of alleged torture, sexual assault, and inhumane treatment at the hands of Tanzanian authorities. Atuhaire was dumped at the Mutukula border on Thursday night, barely able to walk, her body aching from the […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Pan-African leaders are sounding the alarm over the detention and alleged torture of prominent East African human rights activists in Tanzania, following a strongly worded letter by Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) and convener of the Pan African Progressive Leaders’ Solidarity Network. In a formal communication addressed to […]
In Summary Lissu came second in presidential poll Lissu’s party has demanded electoral reforms President says she is committed to human rights NAIROBI, (Prime Africa News) — Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, made his first in-person court appearance on Monday since his arrest on treason charges, defiantly urging supporters to remain fearless in the […]
In Summary Mutunga, together with two Kenyan activists, Hanifa Adan and Hussein Khalid, were detained at the Julius Nyerere Airport, Dar es Salaam, pending what officials said was deportation. Almost a dozen activists had apparently flown to Tanzania which prompted action by local authorities. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Former Chief Justice of Kenya, Dr. […]
