Tanzania

Date: October 7th, 2003 |

Muslim-Christian tensions are increasing because radical Muslims are using “comparative preaching” to denigrate Christianity in what observers feel is a deliberate attempt to incite religious fervor in this roughly 50-50 Muslim-Christian country. “Comparative preaching,” a style in which the preacher holds the Bible in one hand and the Koran in the other and criticizes Christianity [read more]

Tanzania

Date: December 17th, 2002 |

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The Muslim holiday of Idd-el-Fitr falls within the Christmas/New Year holiday period. Robberies and burglaries in Dar es Salaam have historically increased during these holidays, and drunk driving accidents also tend to spike at this time. Defensive driving is prudent and night travel should be avoided if possible. Use extra caution when traveling around the [read more]

Tanzania

Date: July 24th, 2001 |

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National elections will be held Oct. 29, and trouble is likely in Zanzibar, a region that includes the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. Political tensions have been increasing here in recent years. Travel to Pemba should be avoided up to and shortly after the election. On both islands, stay away from polling places or other [read more]

Tanzania

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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Political tensions persist in Zanzibar and Pemba islands, and recently a group calling itself the Freedom Fighters of Tanzania issued a statement threatening violence against the embassies of Western countries and calling for the kidnapping of their citizens. No incidents of this sort have occurred, but travelers should keep a lo [read more]

Tanzania

Date: January 14th, 2003 |

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The U.S. State Department announced Jan. 10 that Americans may be at risk of terrorist attacks on the island of Zanzibar. State Department officials say they have received information that a terrorist group may be planning an attack at a location frequented by Westerners, which could be a restaurant, club or hotel. Travelers to Zanzibar, [read more]

Tanzania

Date: August 8th, 2001 |

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Flooding has caused the closure of many national parks until at least May. If planning a safari here, check with your outfitter to confirm the parks on your itinerary will be open when y [read more]

Tanzania

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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The recent killing of a young American woman by an elephant in a game preserve is an unfortunate reminder that such parks are not zoos and the animals are wild. The elephant was angered by the repeated clicking of the woman’s camera and charged. When touring such wild places, always keep your distance, heed the [read more]