Magufuli threatens opposition leaders with jail

President John Magufuli receives a symbolic key from Chinese ambassador Wang Ke during yesterday’s official opening of the new library at the University of Dar es Salaam. Looking on is Education minister Joyce Ndalichako. The library was built with Chinese assistance. PHOTO | ANTHONY SIAME

What you need to know:

  • President John Magufuli has warned leaders of opposition parties to change their ways, otherwise they will end up in jail. In another development, the government is now seeking financial support from the Chinese government for financing of its development projects, citing friendly terms of loans and grants compared to those from other development partners.