Chambi Chachage

In his most recent official visit to the United States of America (USA), the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, met a group of Tanzanian citizens – as well as citizens of USA who have renounced their Tanzanian citizenship – residing in Los Angeles, California.

The making of ‘modern’ as opposed to ‘traditional’ citizenship in colonial Africa was primarily based on race.

It was saddening, indeed shocking, when I received a text message on a Sunday morning about the passing of Professor Haroub Othman.

In 2005 Tanzania issued new passports to its (eligible) citizens. Now it wants to issue national identity cards. At the same time it is expected to start allowing dual citizenship.

When and why did I 'cynically' encounter the West/Euro-America? In fact I didn't spend a lot of time in Euro-America, unless South Africa is also regarded as a part of it.

RECLAIMING AFRICA’S WIND OF CHANGE