Understanding Tanzania's Political Transition

The video discusses the political history of Tanzania, focusing on the transition from a single-party autocracy to a multi-party democracy and the subsequent return to autocracy under President Magufuli. The speaker shares personal experiences of advocating for democracy, facing repression, and using digital platforms like Twitter for activism. Despite facing significant personal and professional challenges, the speaker remains hopeful for Tanzania's democratic future.

What were the two most commonly used words to describe Tanzania until 2016?

• Autocratic and rich

• Democratic and wealthy

• Peaceful and prosperous

• Peaceful and poor

What significant change occurred in Tanzania in 1992?

• End of colonial rule

• Start of a civil war

• Introduction of a new currency

• Transition to a multi-party democracy

How did the narrator's life change under President Magufuli's regime?

• She became a government official

• She was promoted in her job

• She faced censorship and personal attacks

• She moved to another country

What was President Magufuli's promise to Tanzanians?

• To improve healthcare

• To build more schools

• To end corruption in exchange for democracy

• To increase taxes

What platform did the narrator use to continue her advocacy?

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Instagram

• Twitter

What was the online space created by the narrator and other activists called?

• Twitter Nation

• Digital Democracy

• Social Media Republic

• Twitter Republic

What was the outcome of the narrator's activism in court?

• She won all her cases

• She was promoted to a higher position

• She was suspended from practicing law

• She became a judge

What event marked the end of a terrifying era in Tanzania?

• A peace treaty

• Magufuli's death

• A natural disaster

• A new election

What is the current state of Tanzania's democracy according to the narrator?

• An autocratic regime

• A transitioning democracy with potential

• A failed state

• A full-fledged democracy

What advice does the narrator give to those living in a democracy?

• To take it for granted

• To ignore political issues

• To move to another country

• To keep fighting for democracy