Speaker Series #8 - Dr Michaela Collord Tanzanian Political Upheaval and East African Democracy

In this episode of our Speaker Series, Dr Michaela Collord, Professor of Politics and Development from the University of Manchester, reflects on the post-election Tanzanian protests and subsequent repression. She highlights the importance of understanding intra-party relationships to understand Tanzanian political upheaval, while also spotlighting grassroots movements apart from formal political opposition as a beacon of hope for democracy in the East African region.