Activists
Tensions in Tanzania escalated further on Thursday as police fired gunshots and teargas in the city of Dar es Salaam to disperse protesters who returned to the streets a day after violent demonstrations marred the country's general election. The police action came as authorities imposed a curfew in
Hassan, Samia Suluhu
Tanzania's image as a peaceful, stable nation is on the line after a violent election day saw protests break out in major cities, with voters enraged by the exclusion of main opposition candidates and increased repression of government critics. The government deployed the military, declared a curfew, and
Dissent
Tanzania has opened polls for presidential and parliamentary elections, with over 37 million registered voters casting their ballots. The election commission has disqualified the leading opposition parties, Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo, after they refused to sign an electoral code of conduct and objected to the candidacy of the opposition parties'
Dissent
Tanzania has opened polls for presidential and parliamentary elections, with over 37 million registered voters casting their ballots. The election commission has disqualified the leading opposition parties, Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo, after they refused to sign an electoral code of conduct and objected to the candidacy of the opposition parties'
Elections
Tanzania is heading into its general elections on October 29, amidst growing concerns over the legitimacy of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's leadership. The opposition, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), has been barred from participating in the polls, and its members are being arrested and detained. The government&
Hassan, Samia Suluhu
As Tanzanians prepare to head to the polls on Wednesday in the country's historic general election, Retired Prime Minister and First President John Malecela has urged citizens to uphold peace and unity before, during, and after voting. The election features 18 political parties and 17 presidential candidates, including
Hassan, Samia Suluhu
President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration in Tanzania is facing criticism for its handling of the upcoming elections, with Amnesty International releasing a report detailing alleged abuses and repression against opposition figures, civil society, and dissenting voices. The report, titled 'Unopposed, Unchecked, Unjust: 'Wave of Terror'
Ethics
As the general elections approach in October 2025, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ruling party is gearing up for what may be its toughest challenge yet. The opposition is louder than ever, but more divided than it has been in recent history. The disqualification of Chadema, the country's
Elections
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to safeguard the country's long-standing peace and unity as the nation prepares for the October 2025 General Election. Speaking during the inauguration of a new worship dome at Arise and Shine Tanzania Church, President Hassan emphasized the importance of preserving
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Tanzanian MP Luhaga Mpina's public criticism of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration has sparked a heated debate among political analysts, with some viewing the remarks as a challenge to the President's performance and others seeing them as necessary criticism. The MP's comments
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As the region heads towards the October elections, the democratic climate in East Africa appears to be deteriorating, with several countries witnessing a worsening human rights situation and the erosion of democratic norms. East Africa's democratic climate is in a state of decline, with few countries in the
