TED: How to fight for democracy in the shadow of autocracy | Fatma Karume

The transcript details the speaker's journey from a corporate litigator in Tanzania to an advocate for democracy during a period of autocracy under President Magufuli. It highlights personal struggles, public resistance, and the use of social media for activism. Despite facing severe consequences, the speaker remains hopeful for Tanzania's democratic future.

What significant political change occurred in Tanzania in 1992?

• Transition from a single-party autocracy to a multi-party democracy

• Transition from a democracy to a dictatorship

• Transition from a monarchy to a republic

• Transition from a federal state to a unitary state

What was the author's profession before the rise of Magufuli?

• Journalist

• Corporate litigator

• Politician

• Human rights activist

What nickname was given to John Pombe Magufuli?

• The Peacemaker

• The Bulldozer

• The Visionary

• The Reformer

How did the author continue to advocate for democracy after being censored?

• By writing a book

• By organizing public protests

• By joining a political party

• By using Twitter

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

• Democracy Forum

• Justice League

• Twitter Republic

• Freedom Network

What position did the author run for in 2018 to continue her advocacy?

• Mayor of Zanzibar

• Member of Parliament

• President of the Tanganyika Law Society

• President of Tanzania

What was the outcome of the author's legal battles against the government?

• She won all the cases

• She became a judge

• She was imprisoned

• She was disbarred from practicing law

What event marked the end of Magufuli's rule?

• His resignation

• A military coup

• His impeachment

• His death

What is the current political state of Tanzania as described in the transcript?

• A transitioning democracy

• A full-fledged democracy

• A dictatorship

• A monarchy

What is the author's advice for those living in a transitioning democracy?

• To fight for democracy

• To support the government

• To remain silent

• To move to another country