When Tanzania’s previous president, Dr John Pombe Magafuli, died unexpectedly on 17 March 2021, Mrs Samia Suluhu Hassan, the previous vice-president, took his place.
The now acting president was born in Zanzibar, studied in England and worked for the United Nations World Food Programme[1], [2]. She is often abbreviated as Rais Suluhu („President Suluhu“) or just as respectfully as Mama Samia („Mrs Samia“).
President for economic development in the spirit of the WEF?
Suluhu is known not only for her affiliation to Islam, but also for her close ties to members of the World Economic Forum (WEF)[3], [4]. Whether she herself is a member of the WEF[5], [6], is questioned in a fact check dated 01 April 2021[7], however, she is clearly named on their website under the heading „MSc in Economic Development“[8]. In fact, the fact checkers do not reject her membership, but that as a member she automatically participates in a „global coup“:
„Social media users have claimed a World Economic Forum webpage featuring the name and a picture of Tanzania’s new president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, is proof that she works for the organisation, and therefore is part of a “worldwide coup”. This claim is false. “ [9]
Tanzania at the WEF for 12 years already
To what extent „Mama Samia“ supports the „Great Reset“ or not is not clear from the available sources. However, the importance of the WEF for Tanzanian politics should not be underestimated. Already in 2010, the first meeting of Young Global Leaders in Africa took place in Dar es Salaam[10]. In 2022, the following decision-makers were already participants in the World Economic Forum in Davos:
- Philip Isdor Mpango (Vice-President)
- Hussein Mohamed Bashe (Minister of Agriculture)
- Mwigulu Nchemba Madelu (Minister of Finance)
- Saada Mkuya Salum (Minister of State, Finance and Planning)[11]
It is worth mentioning here that no participants from Tanzania have been announced for the WEF in Davos in 2019[12], 2020[13] and 2021[14]. Could it be that political changes in the sense of the WEF under the former president, Dr. John Pombe Magufuli, were considered unpromising in Tanzania and therefore no Tanzanian decision-makers were invited in each case?
Globalisation in the spirit of Agenda 21?
Philip Isdor Mpango, as Vice-President, worked in the past as a „Senior Economist“ for the World Bank[15]. The latter’s objectives include deregulation, i.e., privatisation of state-owned enterprises, and the achievement of the sustainability criteria (SDGs) [16].
The so-called „sustainable development“ or „Agenda 21“ (now replaced by the „Agenda 2030“[17])
„IST EINE politische Bewegung, die bemüht ist, die Weltwirtschaft zu kontrollieren, ihre Entwicklung zu diktieren und den Reichtum der Welt auf der nationalen, der bundesstaatliche und der lokalen Ebene an sich zu reißen und umzuverteilen. Dieser Prozess verbietet die Nutzung von Grund du Boden sowie von Rohstoffen durch dessen Bewohner und plant eine zentralisierte Wirtschaft, während er die Wirtschaft, die Logistik, die Nahrungsmittelproduktion, die Wassergewinnung sowie das Wachstum, die Größe und den Lebensraum der Bevölkerung kontrolliert. Kurz gesagt ist die Agenda 21 einer von mehreren Plänen, die entworfen wurden, um eine Koalition aus Regierungen, Unternehmen und Nichtregierungsorganisationen (NGOs) unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen (UN) zu bilden. Um die totale Kontrolle über sämtliche menschliche Aktivitäten und Güter der Welt zu erlangen, wird dieses System einer globalen Regierung über einen Verbund aus einem »Eine-Welt-Gericht«, einer »Eine-Welt-Armee», »Eine-Welt-Medien« etc. alles zu kontrollieren.“[18]
Here is the translation:
„IS A political movement that seeks to control the world economy, dictate its development and usurp and redistribute the world’s wealth at the national, state and local levels. This process prohibits the use of land and raw materials by its inhabitants and plans a centralised economy, while controlling the economy, logistics, food production, water extraction, and the growth, size and living space of the population. In short, Agenda 21 is one of several plans designed to create a coalition of governments, corporations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) under the auspices of the United Nations (UN). In order to gain total control over all human activities and goods in the world, this system of global government will control everything through a composite of a „One World Court“, a „One World Army“, „One World Media“, etc.“
Mpango and Magufuli against corruption
The World Bank also has very close ties to GAVI, the Global Vaccine Alliance[19]. In 2022, Tanzanian Vice President Mpango was appointed to speak at the World Economic Forum on „Averting a Global Food Crisis“[20]. He was appointed while President Magufuli was still in office and, like the deceased, is supposed to work to fight corruption:
„Mpango, 63, told lawmakers before they voted on his nomination that he will continue to implement flagship infrastructure projects, including a new standard gauge railway and roads, and fight corruption.”[21]
The Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Mohamed Bashe, in addition to his participation at the WEF Forum in Davos, is known for his links to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is funding the BASICS-II project to give farmers access to new varieties of cassava[22].
Democratic hopes fulfilled?
After „Mama Samia“ was initially perceived in the West as a great hope for a completely different political course, there was harsh criticism and doubts about her democratic intentions after only one year in office. The „Neue Züricher Zeitung“, among others, wrote as follows:
„Sie hat nach und nach potenzielle Rivalen unter den Ministern durch Loyalisten ausgetauscht. Im Februar erzwang sie die Absetzung des einflussreichen Parlamentsvorsitzenden und liess ihn durch eine Verbündete ersetzen. Sie entledigte sich so auch eines potenziellen Rivalen für die nächste Wahl 2025. Inzwischen zweifelt kaum noch jemand, dass die Präsidentin sicher im Sattel sitzt.“ [23]
Here is the translation:
„She has gradually replaced potential rivals among ministers with loyalists. In February, she forced the removal of the influential parliamentary leader and had him replaced by an ally. She also got rid of a potential rival for the next election in 2025. By now, hardly anyone doubts that the president is safely in the saddle.“
According to the BBC, the media censorship laws that existed before she took office[24], [25] have not been removed under the new president:
„Likewise, while bans on several media outlets have been lifted, the 2016 Media Services Act, the 2018 Online Content Regulations and the 2015 Cybercrimes Act that enhanced censorship and threatened individuals and media companies with sanctions such as suspension and closure of outlets are still in force.“[26]
President as a new reality?
From conversations with Tanzanian citizens, it is known that for a long time many Tanzanians did not want to understand that they would now be ruled by a woman. This is especially true for the Maasai tribe, which is very numerous around Arusha and where it is quite common for a man to have several wives[27]. One Tanzanian mentioned positively that Suluhu could be openly criticised on Twitter. This was not advisable with her predecessor. On the whole, however, criticism of her is also associated with risks. One interlocutor said that even open criticism of the WHO in Tanzania could be dangerous under certain circumstances.
Expulsion of Maasai from Ngorongoro meets resistance
While Magufuli’s name still arouses enthusiasm among many Tanzanians, the sympathy of Tanzanians surveyed in April and May 2022 in and around Arusha for the new president seems to be undercooled at best. It is hardly surprising if many Maasai are not very enthusiastic about the fact that they are to leave the Ngorongoro National Park as their previous home and are to be resettled at the request of the government. The new president is quoted as saying that the number of people in the reserve has become too large and that she fears for the park’s survival[28].
„As debate rages about the possible eviction of the Maasai, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has proposed a voluntary relocation scheme to Handeni district where the government has allocated 162,000 hectares (400,000 acres) for the pastoralists.“[29]
One is reminded of the resettlement of the Indians in North America at that time. Some Maasai are quoted as saying that they believe the government is pursuing its own economic interests in the resettlement, for example in order to collect bounties[30].
[1] reuters „Tanzania arrests 4 people for reporting that president Magufuli is ill” on „zimlive.com” from 15.03.2021 at 9:31 p. m.. Available at https://www.zimlive.com/2021/03/15/tanzania-arrests-4-people-for-reporting-that-president-magufuli-is-ill/, last accessed on 11.05.2022.
[2] See also „Samia Suluhu Hassan“ on „wikipedia.org“. Available on https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samia_Suluhu_Hassan, last accessed on 12.05.2022.
[3] „Meet Tanzania’s first female Vice President, Samia Suluhu Hassan” on „risingafrica.com” from 14.12.2021. Available on https://www.risingafrica.org/success-stories/meet-tanzanias-first-female-vice-president-samia-suluhu-hassan/, last accessed on 14.05.2022.
[4] Monique Atouguia „Elsie Kanza made an Ambassador for Tanzania by President Samia Suluhu Hassan” on „alinstitute.org” from 24.05.2021. Available at https://alinstitute.org/news/elsie-kanza-made-an-ambassador-for-tanzania-by-president-samia-suluhu-hassan, last accessed at 14.05.2022.
[5] „Neue Präsidentin von Tansania Mitglied des WEF“ on „neopresse.com“ from 22.03.2021. Available at https://www.neopresse.com/politik/neue-praesidentin-von-tansania-mitglied-des-wef/, last accessed on 11.05.2022.
[6] „Neue Präsidentin Tansanias ist Mitglied im World Economic Forum“ at „unser-mitteleuropa.com“ from 19.03.2021. Available at https://unser-mitteleuropa.com/neue-praesidentin-tansanias-ist-mitglied-im-world-economic-forum/, last accessed on 14.05.2022.
[7] „Fact Check-Tanzania’s new President Samia Suluhu Hassan does not work for the World Economic Forum” on „reuters.com” from 01.04.2021 at 8:44 p. m.. Available at https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-tanzania-president-idUSL1N2LU251, last accessed on 14.05.2022.
[8] „Samia Suluhu Hassan“ on „weforum.org“. Available at https://www.weforum.org/people/samia-suluhu-hassan, last accessed on 11.05.2022.
[9] „Fact Check-Tanzania’s new President Samia Suluhu Hassan does not work for the World Economic Forum” on „reuters.com” from 01.04.2021 at 8:44 p. m.. Available at https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-tanzania-president-idUSL1N2LU251, last accessed on 14.05.2022.
[10] Muhidin Issa Michuzi „MEDIA ALERT ON THE 20TH WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ON AFRICA” on “issamichuzi.blogspot.com” from 01.04.2010. Available at https://issamichuzi.blogspot.com/2010/04/media-alert-on-20th-world-economic.html#, last accessed on 23.05.2022.
[11] „World Economic Forum Annual Meeting” on „www3.weforum.org” from 18.05.2022. Available at https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_AM22_List_of_confirmed_PFs.pdf, last accessed on 21.05.2022.
[12] See Fon Mathuros Chantanayingyong and Ceri Parker „Who’s coming to Davos 2019?“ on „weforum.org“ from 15.01.2019.Available at https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/01/everything-you-need-to-know-about-davos-2019/, last accessed on 21.05.2022.
[13] See David Yanofsky „The confidential list of everyone attending the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos” on „qz.com” from 21.01.2020. Available athttps://qz.com/1787763/the-list-of-delegates-to-the-2020-world-economic-forum-in-davos/, last accessed on 21.05.2022
[14] See Georg Schmitt „Who’s who at Davos Agenda Week 2021“ on „weforum.org“ from 23.01.2021. Available at https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/whos-who-davos-agenda/, last accessed on 21.05.2022.
[15] „Biography” on „afdb.org”, S. 67. Available at https://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/AM/2017AM/AM2017_biography.pdf, last accessed on 21.05.2022.
[16] About sustainable development see e.g. „Tanzania committed to support the UN Sustainable Development Coöperation Framework” on „tanzania.un.org” from 18.05.2022. Available at https://tanzania.un.org/en/182456-tanzania-committed-support-un-sustainable-development-coöperation-framework, last accessed on 21.05.2022.
[17] Eileen DeRolf and Jan van Helsing „Wir töten die halbe Menschheit – und es wird schnell gehen! Der Plan der Élite, »minderwertige Völker« über Krankheiten und Seuchen loszuwerden. Der Rest erlebt die grün-sozialistische Neue Weltordnung!“ Fichtenau (amadeus), 6th edition, 2022, p. 59: „2015: Am 27. September verabschiedet Präsident Obama die Agenda 2030 für Nachhaltige Entwicklung, die von nun an die Agenda 21 für die nächsten 15 Jahre ablösen wird und den weiteren Weg bei der Umsetzung ihrer Ziele diktiert.“
[18] Eileen DeRolf „Agenda 21 – Eine Einführung in zehn Teilen von Eileen DeRolf“ in Eileen DeRolf und Jan van Helsing „Wir töten die halbe Menschheit – und es wird schnell gehen! Der Plan der Élite, »minderwertige Völker« über Krankheiten und Seuchen loszuwerden. Der Rest erlebt die grün-sozialistische Neue Weltordnung!“ Fichtenau (amadeus), 6th edition, 2022, p. 49
[19] See Thomas Röper „Inside Corona“. Gelnhausen Hailer (J.K. Fischer), 2nd edition, 02.2022, pp. 162 – 164.
[20] „World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Preliminary Programme“ on „weforum.org“. Available at https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_AM22_Programme.pdf, last accessed on 21.05.2022.
[21] Bloomberg „Tanzania President Names Finance Minister Mpango as Deputy“ on „bqprime.org“ from 30.03.2021 at 1:37 p m., last accessed on 31.03.2021 at 1:31 p. m.. Available at https://www.bqprime.com/politics/tanzania-president-names-finance-minister-mpango-as-her-deputy, last accessed on 21.05.2022: “
[22] „Tanzania Calls on IITA for Agricultural Development” on „thefarmersmanual.com” from 09.03.2022. Available at https://thefarmersmanual.com/tanzania-calls-on-iita-for-agricultural-development/, last accessed on 21.05.2022.
[23] See e. g. Samuel Misteli „Afrikas mächtigste Politikerin ist ein Jahr im Amt und wird gefeiert. Zu Recht?“ on „nzz.ch“ from 23.03.2022 at 05:30 a. m. Available at https://www.nzz.ch/international/tansania-wird-praesidentin-samia-suluhu-zu-recht-gefeiert-ld.1675521, last accessed on 12.05.2022.
[24] See e. g. Mohammed Khelef „Kommentar: Tansania macht die Meinungsfreiheit mundtot“ on „dw.com“ from 12.08.2020. Available at https://www.dw.com/de/kommentar-tansania-macht-die-meinungsfreiheit-mundtot/a‑54533748, last accessed on 13.05.2022.
[25] Johannes Dieterich „Gefängnis für Corona-Berichte“ on „fr.de“ from 20.04.2021 at 5:29 p. m.. Available at https://www.fr.de/politik/gefaengnis-fuer-corona-berichte-90467962.html, last accessed on 13.05.2022.
[26] „Tanzania viewpoint: What President Samia has achieved in her first year” on „bbc.com” from 19.03.2022. Available at https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60765848, last accessed on 12.05.2022.
[27] „WOMEN IN MAASAI SOCIETY“ on „exploring-africa.com“. Available at https://www.exploring-africa.com/en/kenya/maasai-people/women-maasai-society, last accessed on 14.05.2022.
[28] „Tanzania Maasai torn over possible eviction from Ngorongoro reserve“ on „france24.com“ from 18.03.2022 at 09:12 a. m. Available at https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220318-tanzania-maasai-torn-over-possible-eviction-from-ngorongoro-reserve, last accessed on 12.05.2022.
[29] „Tanzania Maasai torn over possible eviction from Ngorongoro reserve“ on „france24.com“ from 18.03.2022 um 09:12 a.m. Available at https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220318-tanzania-maasai-torn-over-possible-eviction-from-ngorongoro-reserve, last accessed on 12.05.2022.
[30] „Tanzania Maasai torn over possible eviction from Ngorongoro reserve“ on „france24.com“ from 18.03.2022 at 09:12 a. m. Available at https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220318-tanzania-maasai-torn-over-possible-eviction-from-ngorongoro-reserve, last accessed on 12.05.2022.