Tanzania accused of hushing critics of DP World agreement : Tanzanian authorities have reportedly threatened or detained 22 activists for voicing criticism of a concession agreement inked with DP World last year, the Financial Times reports, citing Human Rights Watch. The framework gives DP World rights to develop and operate the port of Dar es Salam and other ports and trade facilities in Tanzania. Critics believe that the terms of the contract — particularly those specifying an open-ended time period and preventing a Tanzanian withdrawal — are against the country’s interests. The Tanzanian government has dismissed the concerns as unfounded and said that the arrangement will boost efficiency and revenue at Dar es Salam port, FT wrote.

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