Donors cut aid to Tanzania after rights crackdown

Tanzania President John Magufuli's reputation was boosted when he battled corruption after winning election in 2015. But accusations of repression are growing. PHOTO | REUTERS

Tanzania's tough-talking president John Magufuli has earned respect by fighting corruption, but international donors are now concerned by crackdowns on human rights.

The European Union, Tanzania's biggest development partner, and the World Bank have recently taken measures to sanction repressive policies.