John Magufuli

The New Guard
Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

GhanaHissan Siita Sofo, leading force for young African entrepreneurs

TanzaniaHelena Mollel, focusing on East Africa's future

MoroccoRajâa Moussadik, a key figure in the diaspora

Tanzania
Government pushed to repeal repressive laws from Magufuli era

The East African Court of Justice confirmed, on 27 March, a ruling rendered by the Tanzanian court of appeal in June 2025 concerning the Written Laws. This set of amendments, approved in June 2020, significantly restricted the possibilities for civil recourse against the government’s actions.

Tanzania
Following the post-election crisis, factional wars threaten presidential party

Samia Suluhu Hassan is walking a tightrope. The president's unpredictable foreign policy is straining her relations with her main backer, Jakaya Kikwete. In addition, the Magufuli clan continues to threaten the cohesion of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party.

The New Guard
Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

TanzaniaWith Tito Magoti, an election campaign focused on human rights

MoroccoKarima Alami, a strategic consultant with many strings to her bow

TunisiaLouai Chebbi, the economic watchdog

Tanzania
As elections approach, embassies wary of return of surprise tax demands

The diplomatic community in Tanzania has taken up the issue of unannounced tax audits, which hit companies during the last local elections. Yet the tax commission appointed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, which was supposed to clarify the legal position, has been slow to deliver its conclusions.

Tanzania
Arbitration dispute for $500m starts between Tanzania and Mauritian firm Aqua Power

Aqua Power and Catalysis Capital have accused the Tanzanian authorities of blocking the operations of a gas-fired power station built in 2016 by their local subsidiary.

Tanzania
Gemen and CHICO land World Bank bridge contracts

The World Bank is still making substantial payments to construction firms as part of the $550m Tanzania Transport Integration Project.

Tanzania
African human rights court slams Dodoma's record again

The continental court has found the Tanzanian state guilty of several violations of defendants' fundamental rights during their trials.