Tanzania's government signed Sunday (Oct. 22) a port management deal with Dubai-based DP World. The deal was signed in the presence of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan who was hopeful the deals would boost exchanges with landlocked neighbouring countries and reduce unloading times at country's largest port. The opposition and civil society have protested the government decision to have a foreign logistics company manage Tanzania’s ports. The government has said the move would increase port efficiency and grow the country’s economy. Tanzania has made some reforms since the death in 2021 of President Magufuli, who cracked down on critics and introduced draconian laws.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 23, 2023 12:58 UTC