In commemorating Nyerere Day—when Tanzanians honour the country’s Founding Father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere—on 14 October 2025, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam and Chairperson of the Justice and Peace Commission for the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) issued a passionate appeal concerning a troubling rise in unexplained disappearances and kidnappings across the country. The abductions have persisted in Tanzania for the past two years.

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Tanzania: On Nyerere Day, Archbishop Ruwa’ichi calls for an end to abductions

In commemorating Nyerere Day—when Tanzanians honour the country’s Founding Father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere—on 14 October 2025, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam and Chairperson of the Justice and Peace Commission for the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) … Continue reading