I love Tanzania because of the light, colours and life in almost every scene. Especially at dawn: the rising sun floods the cool grasslands with gold, school children walk along the roadsides and vendors set out their wares. And when nature surrounds you, there is exuberance everywhere: the largest of animals mingle with the most minute; birds of every size and colour soar and sing; trees and plants burst with flowers; landscapes are colourful and diverse. Mostly, though, it’s because of the equanimity, charm, dignity and welcome offered by so many Tanzanians. ….Mary Fitzpatrick (Writer)
We must thank Mr. Nowrang Persaud for sharing with us a BBC report on recent developments on the political front in Tanzania following the swearing in of John Magufuli as President. Mr. Persaud has requested as much publicity as possible since these developments have important lessons for many countries, including Guyana. This article has been developed using the information he has provided as well as based on further information gleaned from the Internet.
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The name Tanzania was coined from those of two former British colonies – Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Following Independence in 1961 and 1963 respectively, the two countries merged in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania. Three of Africa’s Great Lakes are partly