Tanzania opposition party barred from upcoming elections
Chadema leader Tundu Lissu, who was arrested and charged with treason earlier in the week, previously said that his party would not participate in the polls without electoral reform.
Chadema leader Tundu Lissu, who was arrested and charged with treason earlier in the week, previously said that his party would not participate in the polls without electoral reform.
Mbowe became the Chadema Chairman in 2004, taking over from Bob Makani. During his time, he helped Chadema grow from a small party into Tanzania’s main opposition force
The day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made for independence and the vision of leaders like Julius Nyerere, the first Prime Minister of Tanganyika, and the country’s aspirations for peace and prosperity.
Chadema said in a statement that a candidate, George Juma Mohamed, was shot dead by police after being attacked by ruling party supporters at his home in Mkese in central Tanzania late Tuesday.
More than 14 people were detained, including top opposition figures as authorities cracked down on planned protests in Dar es Salaam
Soka had recently called for nationwide protests planned for August 26, 2024, to demand constitutional reforms and to highlight the issue of abductions in Tanzania.
The committee, tasked with completing its work within 30 days, aims to uncover the truth and ensure justice is served
In the past four years, the Tanzanian government has suspended all social services, including healthcare and education, in the Ngorongoro area to pressure the Maasai to vacate their land
Tanzania’s forced relocation of Maasai communities raises serious human rights concerns, says Human Rights Watch
President Samia had previously publicly acknowledged her Zanzibari heritage