Tanzania

Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness

The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Rachel Monger, from Worcester, is working with people in Tanzania on the scheme to protect crops.

Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

There is evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and the concealment of bodies, 17 embassies say.

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