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  Tanzania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania in Swahili), or Tanzania, is a country on the east coast of east Africa.
However, CCM comfortably won the elections and its candidate Benjamin Mkapa was subsequently sworn in as the new president of the United Republic of Tanzania on 23 November 1995.
Tanzania is mountainous in the north-east, where Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is situated.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tanzania   (2145 words)

  
 Tanzania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania in Swahili) is a country on the east coast of central Africa.
The capital of Tanzania was officially moved from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma in 1996, although many government offices remain in Dar es Salaam.
Benjamin Mkapa was subsequently sworn in as the new president of the United Republic of Tanzania on 23 November 1995.
www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Tanzania   (1930 words)

  
 Tanzania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania on April 26, 1964.
Tanzania is divided into 25 regions: Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Iringa, Kagera, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Lindi, Mara, Mbeya, Morogoro, Mtwara, Mwanza, Pemba North, Pemba South, Pwani, Rukwa, Ruvuma, Shinyanga, Singida, Tabora, Tanga, Zanzibar Central/South, Zanzibar North, Zanzibar Urban/West
Tanzanian music has been lacking its identity for quite a long time, this is partly attributed to the influx of musicians from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), who were entering the country as refugees.
www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/t/ta/tanzania.html   (594 words)

  
 ISLAM AND POLITICS IN TANZANIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
This period is important in the political history of colonial Tanganyika because the outcome of TANU's decision to contest the election on those conditions came to adversely affect the future role of Islamic radicalism in the post independence politics.
Politics of conformity practiced during the struggle for independence now started to give way to politics of antagonism as Muslims started to initiate plans to change the colonial status quo.
Some Muslims by observing the contemporary political climate as it affected Muslims which was at that moment not conducive to any Islamic influence to the politics for the country, saw in Adam Nasibu a person seeking cheap publicity by courting the government.
www.islamtz.org /nyaraka/islam_and_politics_in_tz.html   (9014 words)

  
 POLITICS-TANZANIA: Women Still Face Political Marginalisation
Interestingly Tanzania is one of the few countries in the 12 member political and economic SADC grouping which has institutionalised Affirmative Action, but the survey noted that although country's Constitution gives the President powers to nominate ten members of parliament, out of nine he has appointed so far only one is a women.
The survey further revealed that political parties in the country which could pose a challenge to the government by becoming a role model in promoting democracy with a gender perspective have failed miserably on this.
Professor Ruth Meena, a political analyst with the University of Dar Es Salaam, says there are few women in political decision making positions in the country because parties have no commitment and no support system to ensure the effective participation of women in politics.
www.ipsnews.net /interna.asp?idnews=19082   (1273 words)

  
 Tanzania News
Elections set to be held this weekend on mainland Tanzania have been postponed until December 18 due to the death of an opposition vice-presidential candidate, the national electoral board announced.
Residents of Tarime District north of Tanzania are sitting on a potent, sizzling volcano that the District Commissioner Paschal Mabiti says is threatening the highly industrious community with a disastrous...
Tanzania has formed an emergency committee to advise the government on how to respond to a potential outbreak of the bird flu epidemic, according to local reports on Saturday.
www.topix.net /world/tanzania   (1188 words)

  
 BBC News | UK POLITICS | Tanzania 'needs costly radar system'
Tanzania has defended its decision to buy a sophisticated £28m air traffic control system at the centre of a row over UK aid policy.
But Tanzania has hit back by claiming it needs the state-of-the-art radar system to "maintain the integrity of its airspace".
He did not want to comment on where the cash to pay for the system was coming from but, he added, as far as Tanzania was concerned the deal had been completed.
news.bbc.co.uk /low/english/uk_politics/newsid_1723000/1723728.stm   (537 words)

  
 BBC News | UK POLITICS | Short attacks Tanzania decision
They claim the system will add to Tanzania's debt burden just as Western nations - led by the UK - are attempting to relieve it.
Tanzania has defended its decision to buy the system claiming it needs the state-of-the-art radar system to "maintain the integrity of its airspace".
Links to more UK Politics stories are at the foot of the page.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/1726756.stm   (363 words)

  
 BBC News | UK POLITICS | Tanzania deal sparks aid row
Critics say Tanzania does not need such an expensive system and that the cash would be better spent on health and education.
The Chancellor Gordon Brown, who has been instrumental in securing debt relief for Tanzania, is also said to have pushed hard for the deal to be cancelled.
Tanzania's President Benjamin Mkapa says the east African country needs the new radar system to replace obsolete technology.
news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/uk_politics/newsid_1721000/1721238.stm   (590 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Politics | Special Reports | Tanzania camp plan for refugees refused UK home
The Home Office is in negotiation with Tanzania over a £4m aid deal to take failed Somali asylum seekers from Britain and house them in a camp, the Guardian has learned.
British officials were touchy about the issue yesterday, fearful that the Tanzania scheme would be portrayed as dumping asylum seekers in poor countries.
She denied that Tanzania was being offered money to take Somalis, but said that Tanzania could be given cash help in tackling its refugee problem.
politics.guardian.co.uk /foreignaffairs/story/0,11538,1155518,00.html   (587 words)

  
 Tanzania: democratization   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Describes the origins of the current political liberalization, discusses the politics of opposition parties and the social background and types of its leadership.
Noteworthy that a seemingly total agreement exists on the importance of conserving the unity of the country during the heated process of political reform, and the open accept from members of the state-party, CCM, of the need of a profound reform also of the party.
Towards multiparty politics in Tanzania : a spectrum of the current opposition and the CCM response / Max Mmuya / Amon Chaligha.
www.eldis.org /ggov/afri_tan.html   (1656 words)

  
 Maryknoll Africa - History: Buffaloes - Politics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
In 1982, the Religious Superiors Association of Tanzania appointed a Maryknoller as a full time person to coordinate and cultivate an interest in "Justice and Peace" on a national level.
He developed a workshop that was aimed at increasing awareness not just of this ministry but also specific issues flowing out of a social analysis of Tanzania.
At one of the workshops for diocesan personnel, the Bishops were holding their annual meeting at the same time and place.
www.maryknollafrica.org /History10.htm   (3869 words)

  
 SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Tanzania
Tanzania's ambassador to Burundi, Francis Bernard Mndolwa, said on Monday his country would "recognise the new FNL leadership if the government of Burundi first recognised it and notified this to Tanzanian officials".
So far 13 political parties have collected nomination forms from the National Electoral Commission and are expected to return their forms before August 20 to kick off the race for the presidency of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Tanzania remains virtually a one-party state but the recent election of a new presidential candidate by the ruling party was as democratic as it gets...
politics.surfwax.com /files/Tanzania_Election.html   (4975 words)

  
 INHEA: Tanzania publications
Degefe, B. Retention of Professionals in Africa: Lessons from Ethiopia and Tanzania.
A report of the task force on financing sustainability of higher education in Tanzania.
Matimbo, F. The growth of private universities and private university colleges in Tanzania: A case study of teaching methods.
www.bc.edu /bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/inhea/pubs_country/Tanzania.htm   (638 words)

  
 Tanzania - HISTORY
* The country of Tanzania is a result of the political union between mainland Tanganyika and the off-shore islands of Zanzibar and Pemba.
* Tanzania was bankrupted due to Nyerere's support of the guerrillas fighting for the independence of Angola and Mozambique against the Portuguese and also those fighting to overthrow the White minority government of Rhodesia.
* Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were linked together in an economic union after independence, which shared a common airline, telecommunications and postal facilities, transportations and customs, also their currencies were convertible, there was freedom of movement.
www.africanet.com /africanet/country/tanzania/history.htm   (743 words)

  
 Tanzania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Nyerere introduced a form of African socialism termed Ujama, which emphasized justice and equality, but proved economically disastrous, leading to food shortages as collective farms failed.
In January 2001, at least 27 people were killed when police opened fire on peaceful protests against elections they considered unfair.
Tarabu Musichttp://www.mwambao.com/tarab.htm is a fusion of Swahili tunes sung in rhythmic poem spiced with Arabic or at times Indian melodies.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/T/Tanzania.htm   (1911 words)

  
 Peace Corps Online | Special Report: Ohio Governor Bob Taft, RPCV Tanzania
December 1, 2004: Headlines: COS - Tanzania: Politics: Cincinnati Enquirer: Bob Taft said he has not been contacted by anyone in the Bush administration about a job.
October 26, 2004: Headlines: COS - Tanzania: Election2004 - Bush: Politics: Election2004 - Taft: Newsmax: Taft told CNN’s Bill Hemmer that in four Ohio counties, more people have registered to vote than live in those counties and are of voting age.
October 25, 2004: Headlines: COS - Tanzania: Election2004 - Bush: Politics: Election2004 - Taft: Maiami Herald: Gov. Bob Taft said the focus on Ohio by both campaigns is unprecedented.
peacecorpsonline.org /messages/messages/467/2022173.html   (977 words)

  
 Peace Corps Online | August 23, 2004: Headlines: COS - Tanzania: Election2004 - Bush: Politics: Washington Post: The ...
The low standing of Tanzania RPCV Bob Taft as Ohio Governor limits his ability to serve as a political surrogate for President Bush.
Householder said he is confident no illegality took place on his political team; Buerck and Sisk, through their attorneys, denied doing anything illegal.
Still, he suggested those problems are a reminder that political power has a natural life cycle, in which complacency and arrogance can spell doom.
peacecorpsonline.org /messages/messages/467/2023233.html   (2451 words)

  
 POLITICS-TANZANIA: Islamist Ascendancy Threatens Peace
More recently, Al-Qaeda is suspected in the Mombasa hotel blast in November last year that killed 14 people, and in the failed missile attack on an Israeli passenger aircraft as it took off from Mombasa airport.
Cultural and geographical factors aid the rapidity with which radicalism is spreading in the region.
Many of them enter Tanzania as donors, particularly for building mosques in Dar es Salaam and in Zanzibar.
www.ipsnews.net /interna.asp?idnews=18379   (1021 words)

  
 Politics of Tanzania -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
(A republic in eastern Africa) Tanzania's (The chief executive of a republic) president and National Assembly members are elected concurrently by direct (Click link for more info and facts about popular vote) popular vote for 5-year terms.
From independence in 1961 until the mid-1980s, Tanzania was a one-party state, with a (A political advocate of socialism) socialist model of economic development.
The ruling CCM party's candidate, (Click link for more info and facts about Benjamin W. Mkapa) Benjamin W. Mkapa, defeated his three main rivals, winning the presidential election with 71% of the vote.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/po/politics_of_tanzania.htm   (1435 words)

  
 Tanzania - politics and society - Charinda - Huruka - virtual museum of political art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Tanzania - politics and society - Charinda - Huruka - virtual museum of political art
Also in Tanzania, famous for the so called Tingatinga-paintings, political images are available.
They deal with the history and the problems of politics and society in this country.
members.telering.at /pat/tansania.htm   (197 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Technology | Tanzania takes politics online
The parliament of Tanzania, the Bunge, is hoping that a new website dedicated to explaining what it does will soon be figuring amongst the most visited sites in the country.
The importance the government attaches to the project was reflected in the launch event.
The great and good of Tanzanian political life from the prime minister downwards, were in attendance at a slick and professional presentation at a top Dar es Salaam hotel.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/technology/3673431.stm   (657 words)

  
 Tanzania 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The historic town of Bagamoyo, Tanzania’s game reserves, and snow capped Mountain Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa are a few among many attractions in Tanzania.
The course focuses on government and politics in Tanzania and relates it to conditions in other East African countries.
The course has three main objectives: theoretical issues and methodological approaches in studying societies; familiarity with various concepts and themes in the making of Tanzania; the socio-economic and political problems of developing societies taking the case of Tanzania, and how these problems are related to social structural issues.
www.sas.upenn.edu /African_Studies/africa/daresalam.html   (779 words)

  
 Politics of Tanzania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In October 2000, Tanzania held its second multi-party general elections.
See How to Edit and Style and How-to for help, or this article's talk page.
Tanzania Labour Party or TLP - Augustine Lyatonga Mrema
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Tanzania   (1277 words)

  
 Tanzania - Gurupedia
The United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania in
Swahili) is a country on the east coast of central Africa.
Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania on April 26, 1964.
www.gurupedia.com /t/ta/tanzania.htm   (486 words)

  
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Uganda; Politics of English in Tanzania The Monitor Africa News June 29, 2004 One of the jokes that Tanzanian army officers told after they overran Uganda and threw out dictator Idi Amin (deceased) in 1979 was that they had also discovered the grave of Kiswahilli.
The old joke goes that after the beautiful language was born in Zanzibar and grown up in Tanzania, it had been killed in Kenya and buried in Uganda.
In Tanzania, it is a matter of which language they used at your school.
www.asu.edu /educ/epsl/LPRU/newsarchive/Art4066.txt   (625 words)

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