TANZANIA remains East Africa’s most peaceful and calm nation than most of the developed world like France, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK), the report reveals.
The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2018 report released this weekend by the Institute for Economic and Peace (IEP), shows Tanzania improved by ranking 51, gaining three positions from 54 in 2017.
The most powerful nation on earth, USA is ranked 121st while the UK ranked 57, six positions behind Tanzania. The UK dropped 16 positions compared to its 2017 rank. The study covers 163 independent nations and territories around the world.
The 51st ranking for Tanzania presents an increase on its stability under President John Pombe Magufuli. In 2015 when he came into power, Tanzania was ranked 64th.
This is good news for most Tanzanians and Africa about the reality of their narrative compared to the Africa of the Western media. Tanzania is one of the top five countries in Africa whose economies is the fastest on the continent. The nation is a beacon of peace and harmony in east and southern Africa.
Tanzania also tops the East African Community member states ranking 9th in African Continent.
By Staff Writer, New York