US EditionOfficial election campaigns kick off in Tanzania as main opposition leader remains in custody
The main opposition parties face disqualification and legal challenges, leaving the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party with limited competition in Tanzania's October election.
- The official campaign period has begun for Tanzania's October general elections with incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan introducing her party's parliamentary candidates while the main opposition leader remains in custody.
- The main opposition party CHADEMA and its leader Tundu Lissu, who remains in custody charged with treason for urging electoral reforms, were barred from the elections.
- Hassan has struck a reconciliatory tone, lifted a ban on political rallies, but has also warned foreign activists and defended her candidacy for a second term in line with party rules.
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Official campaigns kick off in Tanzania as main opposition leader remains in custody
The official campaign period has started for Tanzania's October general elections. Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday introduced her party's parliamentary candidates.
·United States
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Dar es Salaam -- THE High Court of Tanzania, Dodoma Zone, today, August 28, 2025, begins hearing a case challenging the disqualification of ACT-Wazalendo's presidential candidate, Luhaga Mpina. The party filed the case under a certificate of urgency.
·South Africa
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Total News Sources8
Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Center
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
43% Center
L 43%
C 43%
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