With less than a week to Tanzania’s general election, pressure is mounting over the disappearance of opposition figures and growing silence from President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who continues with her nationwide campaign trail.
Earlier this month, Tanzania strongly denied allegations of human rights violations during a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
With CHADEMA out and ACT’s candidacy in dispute, CCM heads into the October 29th polls with limited opposition
Nchimbi is a seasoned politician with a long career in both government and diplomacy.
CCM launched its campaigns at Tanganyika Packers grounds in Dar es Salaam, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her running mate Emmanuel Nchimbi.
The High Court in Manyara has overturned the Registrar’s decision that had blocked CHADEMA’s state subsidy and refused to recognize its Secretary General and five Central Committee members. The ruling restores both the party’s leadership and funding, although CHADEMA is still barred from the presidential race.
ACT Wazalendo has rejected the ruling, calling it interference in the election process. Party Secretary General Ado Shaibu said Mpina had already fulfilled all requirements, including picking nomination forms, securing sponsors and swearing before court.
Lissu accused the prosecution of using unnecessary delays to punish him without trial
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