The European Parliament on Thursday approved a resolution to cut funding to Tanzania due to concerns about repression and human rights violations, arising from the disputed general election in October, potentially blocking a €156 million ($177.27 million) disbursement under the European Union's 2025 action plan for the country.
While the decision is non-binding, as it still requires final endorsement by the EU Council and EU Commission before implementation, it marks the beginning of what could become much broader financial repercussions for President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government as it tries to mend its battered global image in the wake of the heavily disputed election.
