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Tanzania, a country in East Africa, is facing a range of issues that affect its people, environment and economy. A recent report by MiningWatch Canada revealed gross violations of human rights at the North Mara Gold Mine, owned by Canadian company Barrick Gold. Thousands of Indigenous Kuria near the mine have been forcibly evicted from their lands to make room for the mine's expansion. The report also documented cases of violence, intimidation, harassment and environmental damage caused by the mine's operations.
The report called on Barrick Gold to respect the rights of the affected communities, to compensate them for their losses and to remediate the environmental harm. It also urged the Tanzanian government to enforce its laws and regulations on mining and to protect the rights of its citizens.
Meanwhile, Tanzania is also grappling with the effects of climate change, which have caused severe floods in some parts of the country. The floods have displaced thousands of people, destroyed homes and infrastructure, and disrupted livelihoods and services. President Samia Suluhu skipped the 60th Jamhuri Day celebration at Uhuru Gardens, a national event that commemorates the country's independence from British colonial rule, to address the floods crisis. She visited the affected areas and assured the victims of the government's support and assistance.
She also appealed to the international community to help Tanzania cope with the impacts of climate change and to provide humanitarian aid to the flood victims. She said the government was working to improve its disaster preparedness and response mechanisms and to implement adaptation and mitigation measures.
On a positive note, Tanzania is also experiencing a boom in its tourism sector, thanks to its natural and cultural attractions. The country is home to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Island and many other destinations that draw visitors from around the world. The country also boasts a rich and diverse culture, with over 120 ethnic groups and languages.
One of the latest developments in the tourism industry is the announcement that the Grammy Awards, the prestigious music awards ceremony, will from January 2024 begin shooting multiple movies in Tanzania. President Samia Suluhu said Hollywood's innovation studio agreed to partner with Tanzania to elevate talents and showcase the country's rich culture and scenery.
She said the government would provide incentives and facilitation for the film projects and ensure that they adhere to the highest standards of quality and ethics. She expressed her gratitude to the Grammy Awards and the innovation studio for choosing Tanzania as their destination and partner.
She invited Tanzanians and the international community to follow the news and updates on the film projects and the Grammy Awards on various websites and social media platforms. She also encouraged Tanzanians to continue to follow the health guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which has claimed over 15,000 lives in the country.
She said the government was working hard to procure and distribute more vaccines and to improve the health system's capacity and resilience. She concluded her speech by wishing Tanzanians a happy and peaceful Jamhuri Day.
"Let us celebrate our freedom, our unity and our diversity. Let us embrace our opportunities, our challenges and our potential. Let us work together to build a prosperous, peaceful and progressive Tanzania. God bless you all. God bless Tanzania," she said.
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