Fact Check: Tundu Lissu Has Not Been Released, His Case Was Postponed to Nov 3rd
His request for bail was denied, as treason is considered a non-bailable offence under Tanzanian law.
Tag: Tanzania elections
US Senate Warns on Tanzania’s Crackdowns Ahead of 2025 Elections
Earlier this month, Tanzania strongly denied allegations of human rights violations during a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
Court Hears Luhaga Mpina’s Case Against Election Ban
The judges are expected to deliver their ruling on Thursday, September 11th. That decision will determine whether Mpina can return to the ballot as ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate, or if the party will head into the polls without a flag bearer.
Tanzania Kicks Off Election Campaigns Without Main Opposition Party CHADEMA on the Ballot, What Does It Mean?
With CHADEMA out and ACT’s candidacy in dispute, CCM heads into the October 29th polls with limited opposition
Who is Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, President Samia’s Running Mate?
Nchimbi is a seasoned politician with a long career in both government and diplomacy.
ACT-Wazalendo Locked Out of Tanzania Presidential Race as Campaigns Kick Off
CCM launched its campaigns at Tanganyika Packers grounds in Dar es Salaam, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her running mate Emmanuel Nchimbi.
President Samia Cleared for October Polls as Court Reinstates CHADEMA Leaders
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.
Registrar Revokes Mpina’s Presidential Nomination, ACT Wazalendo to Challenge in Court
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.
“There Is Life After Elections”- President Samia Urges Peaceful Campaigns Ahead of Tanzania 2025 Elections
“Let us make sure justice is done at every stage, because where there is justice, God’s blessings follow. Our message to INEC is this, stand firm and do justice to all,” President Samia said.
“No Reforms, No Election”- CHADEMA Zanzibar Rejects 2025 Election Code of Ethics
According to CHADEMA, elections cannot be free or fair without first carrying out Electoral Reforms to strengthen the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) and restore public trust.
