Tanzania vets all foreigners in fresh crackdown

Tanzania's Immigration Department spokesperson Paul Mselle.

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Tanzania has launched a nationwide operation targeting foreigners living and working in the country illegally. This follows the ban on foreigners engaging in around 15 small-scale trades in July.

According to officials, the crackdown will affect all foreigners residing and working in Tanzania. The Immigration Services Department has instructed employers, business owners, and members of the public to prepare for the inspections and verifications of foreign nationals this month.