Tag: Tanzania election

Why Trump has imposed visa restrictions on unnamed Tanzanians

A state department statement on the visa directive did not name the sanctioned Tanzanian officials.

Tanzania’s opposition calls for protests beginning Monday

The Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo parties, in a joint news conference, also called for mass protests from Monday.

US doubts credibility of Tanzania’s election

The main opposition Chadema party has denounced the polls as fraudulent.

Zanzibar elects new president

Zanzibar has a history of contested polls, including in 2015 when they were annulled for not being free and fair.

Tanzania decides: Voting starts amid restricted internet access

Polls have opened in Tanzania’s general election, following nationwide reports of restricted internet access plus the arrest of an opposition leader in the semi-autonomous islands of Zanzibar. Voters have until 16:00 local time to cast their ballot. Results are expected to be announced within one week. President John Magufuli, whose Chama Cha Mapenduzi (CCM) party […]

Shot Tanzanian politician wins presidential nomination

Tundu Lissu survived assassination attempt with life-changing injuries after receiving treatment in Belgium and returned last week.