Tanzania Goes Cap In Hand to China as Laws Alienate Donors

President John Magufuli's administration has decided to look to China for funds for infrastructure projects, after various western donors, including the World Bank, accused the government of human rights violations that include a witchhunt against homosexuals.

Tanzania President John Magufuli (file photo).

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