Elections
Tanzanians took to the streets in key cities including Dar es Salaam and Arusha, defying a nationwide 6pm to 6am curfew imposed by authorities, in a historic display of dissent against the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party and President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The protests were sparked by the absence
Elections
Clashes between protesters and police during a boycott of the ongoing general elections in Tanzania have resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to several others. The situation escalated after the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party dominated the polls, while two main opposition presidential candidates, Tundu Lissu
Nobel laureates
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition politician, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her leadership in the democracy movement in Venezuela. The prize, announced on Friday, October 10, marks Venezuela's first individual Nobel Prize in any category. Machado is the second Latin American woman to receive
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
Elections
The eagerly anticipated general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been officially set for November 27, and the leader of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr. Godwin Friday, has welcomed the announcement, expressing his excitement and anticipation for the upcoming vote. This will be Dr. Friday&
Activists
Election season in Tanzania has descended into chaos as activists are abducted and opposition leaders are jailed. The first woman to ascend to the presidency, Samia Suluhu Hassan, is running for reelection, but her main opponents have been detained or disqualified, and those who have spoken out against her have
Activists
Election season in Tanzania has descended into chaos as activists are abducted and opposition leaders are jailed. The first woman to ascend to the presidency, Samia Suluhu Hassan, is running for reelection, but her main opponents have been detained or disqualified, and those who have spoken out against her have
Biya, Paul
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing an eighth term in office. The election was marked by allegations of widespread fraud, with opponents claiming that the results were manipulated in favor of the incumbent. Despite Biya'
Opposition (Political science)
Multiparty democracy in Tanzania is on the brink of collapse, with the main opposition parties, Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo, boycotting the 2025 presidential election. The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) is set to face off against smaller, lesser-known parties, leaving many to question the future of opposition in the country. Experts
Human rights
Amnesty International released a report on October 20, 2025, claiming that Tanzanian authorities had intensified crackdowns on opposition politicians, journalists, civil society groups, and human rights defenders, suppressing civic participation and strengthening their hold on power. The report, titled "Unopposed, Unchecked, Unjust: 'Wave of Terror' Sweeps Tanzania
Opposition (Political science)
Clashes between opposition supporters and security forces have been escalating in Cameroon as the country awaits the final results of the presidential election. Two top figures in the Union for Change platform, Anicet Ekane and Djeukam Tchameni, were arrested late Friday in Douala, the economic hub. The African Movement for
Opposition (Political science)
The arrest of two prominent Cameroon opposition leaders, Anicet Ekane and Djeukam Tchameni, has sparked widespread protests and concerns over the legitimacy of the country's presidential election results. The two men, key figures in the Union for Change platform, were detained by local security forces in Douala, the
