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The report identifies systemic governance challenges in Tanzania, including tensions over the union structure between the Mainland and Zanzibar, executive dominance over the judiciary and legislature, and restrictive laws curtailing civic space and media freedom. It highlights significant barriers to justice for marginalised groups, high youth unemployment, and extreme vulnerability to climate change, while calling for constitutional reform, enhanced public financial accountability, and the protection of human rights.

The document argues that Tanzania's 2025 general elections are likely to reinforce authoritarianism due to the ruling party's (CCM) dominance, the disqualification of major opposition parties, and the perceived partisanship of electoral bodies. It highlights Zanzibar as a particular flashpoint for violence due to contentious early voting procedures and the absence of reconciliatory leadership. While some institutional reforms were introduced, the brief contends they are superficial and that executive influence remains strong, leading to a restricted civic space and a high risk of low voter turnout.

The training, conducted by the Tanzania Coalition on Debt and Development (TCDD) and AFRODAD, addressed public debt sustainability, the role of Parliament in oversight, and the complexities of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). Key recommendations included improving the business environment to reduce external borrowing, enhancing tax collection from online businesses, and urging Members of Parliament to exercise their powers under the Loans Act No.34 of 1974 to hold the government accountable.

The author describes Tanzania's Covid-19 response as being characterized by a shift from initial preventive measures to a state of denial led by President John Magufuli. While the government initially formed a National Task Force and applied disaster management guidelines, it later revoked restrictions, declared the country 'coronavirus-free' in June 2020, and promoted unproven home remedies. The document highlights a lack of transparency, with the government failing to meet World Health Organization requests for data and suppressing media and opposition critics who called for lockdowns and scientific consultation.

The report finds that while social media engagement alone achieves limited results in promoting police accountability in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, it serves as a valuable tool for documenting misconduct and mobilising the public. Analysis shows a general net negative sentiment towards police in all three countries, though the nature of engagement varies: Kenyans and Ugandans frequently tag official police handles, whereas Tanzanians rely more on activist profiles due to a more repressive environment. The study highlights that police responsiveness on social media directly correlates with improved public sentiment, though overall response rates remain very low.