Chiwenga’s diplomatic calm hints at unease over Tanzania’s ‘growing’ fragility
By Victor Fanuel DODOMA, Tanzania — Vice President Constantino Chiwenga arrived in Dodoma carrying a ceremonial keg, a symbolic vessel of Zimbabwean solidarity, to attend the swearing-in of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The atmosphere was tense. Tanzania’s election had unfolded under heavy security and sweeping repression. The main opposition, CHADEMA, was barred from participating. Rights […]
Tanzania’s leader Hassan cleared for October election as key rivals barred
By Reuters DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania’s electoral commission on Monday disqualified opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina for the second time, reversing a decision made two days earlier that had approved his nomination. The move leaves President Samia Suluhu Hassan with a clear path to next month’s election, with only candidates from minor parties […]