Tanzania Struggles to End Clashes Between Farmers and Herders

Inter Press Service
Tanzania Struggles to End Clashes Between Farmers and Herders
Independent European Daily Express
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Jan 16 (IPS) - Tanzanian authorities are finding it increasingly difficult to deal with ongoing conflicts between farmers and pastoralists as they fight over limited land and water resources in this East African nation.
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Habari Zinazoendana

9 years ago

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1 killed, several injured as herders and farmers clash

One person was killed and 71 head of cattle slaughtered after clashes erupted between herders and farmers in Dihimba Village, Kanga Ward in Mvomero District.

 

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New minister promises solution to conflicts between farmers, herders

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Newly appointed Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development told The Guardian mid this week that ending land conflicts, especially those pitting farmers against livestock keepers, was the ministry's top priority. Kaika ole Telele said the ...

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

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Schools closed indefinitely as herders, farmers clash

>Two primary schools have been virtually closed in the wake of ongoing clashes pitting farmers and herders in Kiteto District, Manyara Region, The Citizen on Saturday has learnt.

 

9 years ago

IPPmedia

26 Sep

Lowassa blasts govt weakness for farmers, herders' unrest

IPPmedia
Lowassa blasts govt weakness for farmers, herders' unrest
IPPmedia
Chadema presidential candidate Edward Lowassa has declared that the government and its leading officials is weak and that is why they have failed to resolve contentions between farmers and pastoralists in Kiteto which has lasted for a long time. He ...
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11 years ago

IPPmedia

02 Mar

SPECIAL REPORT: Inclusive land use plan needed for farmers, herders in Kiteto

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IPPmedia
In this third and last part of a special report on a conflict pitting farmers and pastoralists at Emborey Murtangosi area in Kiteto Diatrict Gerald Kitabu describes the current situation and brings the views of various land and human rights stakeholders.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

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End these land clashes

Tanzania has lately witnessed the mushrooming of vicious land conflicts, mostly pitting farmers against herders. Morogoro, the nation’s food basket, is the worst hit by these conflicts, which have hampered productive activities in Kilosa, Mvomero, Kilombero and Ulanga districts.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

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Govt moves to end clashes

>The government yesterday directed authorities in Kiteto and Kongwa districts to find a lasting solution to deadly land conflicts in the areas.

 

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