Issa Shivji
Professor Issa Shivji is a prominent Tanzanian scholar and legal expert known for his critical analyses of African politics and law. He has contributed significantly to the discourse on constitutionalism, human rights, and social justice in Tanzania and across Africa. His work often intersects with historical narratives and current political dynamics, making him a key figure in understanding Tanzania's political landscape.
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Recent news mentions
Professor Emeritus Issa Shivji was part of the legal team representing Olengurumwa.
Court of Appeal quashes restrictions on public interest litigation
Tanzania· 2025-06-15
Prof Issa Shivji states that the erosion of university independence in Tanzania can be traced back to the year 2000.
How state control of varsity leadership threatens academic freedomTanzania· 2025-05-06
Prof Issa Shivji highlighted the outsourcing of intellectual agendas due to donor influence in African universities.
Alarm bells ring over academic sovereignty in African universitiesTanzania· 2025-05-02
Prof Emeritus Issa Shivji is a towering figure in African liberation thought.
Africa’s top minds meet in Dar es Salaam to rescue higher education freedomsTanzania· 2025-04-29
Historian Prof Issa Shivji argues that there is no credible evidence to suggest that Zanzibar formally pursued a political union with Kenya.
Why Zanzibar’s path led to Tanganyika and not KenyaTanzania· 2025-04-25
