Global News Podcast Tanzanian president sworn in after election unrest
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Nov 3, 2025 
In this episode, Akisa Wandera, a BBC correspondent based in Nairobi, discusses the tense climate in Tanzania as President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes office amid violence from a disputed election. Damien Grammaticus uncovers alarming details about alleged pressure from Chinese authorities on Sheffield Hallam University impacting human rights research. The conversation highlights the complexities of political unrest, the need for transparency in academia, and the significant global implications of these issues.
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Tanzania Sworn-In Amid Deep Political Rift
- President Samia Suluhu-Hassan was sworn in amid heavy security after a disputed election that saw mass protests and a brutal crackdown.
- The opposition alleges hundreds killed and seeks ICC investigation amid internet blackouts and restricted information.
Resignation After Botched Flood Response
- Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazón resigned after widespread anger over a delayed emergency response to flash floods that killed over 230 people.
- Criticism peaked when relatives publicly confronted him at a memorial and evidence emerged he missed emergency meetings during the disaster.
Gaza Reconstruction Faces Massive Challenges
- Rebuilding Gaza will be slow, dangerous and expensive, with UN damage estimates around $70 billion and vast quantities of rubble and unexploded ordnance.
- Planners debate preserving community identity versus wholesale redevelopment amid worries about 'disaster capitalism' from glossy foreign plans.
