Despite the recent insecurity incidents that have hit various parts of the country, Tanzania has continued to perform relatively well in this year’s Global Peace Index (GPI).
As per the current GPI ranking, which is prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Tanzania is placed at number 55 out of 162 countries surveyed.
This indicates that Tanzania is among the moderately peaceful countries, putting it ahead of its counterparts in East Africa.
The GPI ranks Burundi at number 144, thus making it the most unsafe country in the East African economic zone.
However, commentators were quick to point out the fact that the report, resulting from a survey conducted last year, could have overlooked some key factors that have caused disruption of peace.
There have been two incidents of bomb attacks, both in Arusha, that killed seven people in total and injured over 100 others.
Widespread riots disrupted businesses in Mtwara and Lindi regions, as residents protested the construction of the gas pipeline from Mtwara to Dar es Salaam.
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