Tanzania: Democracy at stake after CHADEMA election ban

Tazania opposition protests election ban

The electoral body accused CHADEMA, the country's main opposition party, of refusing to sign a document pledging to respect the commission's decisions

Tanzania: Democracy at stake after CHADEMA election ban

Tanzania's main opposition, CHADEMA, plans to challenge a ban blocking the party from the upcoming October general elections. Observers say the ban could derail the country on its democratic journey.

Tanzania's main opposition party calls election ban unconstitutional

DAR ES SALAAM - Tanzania's main opposition party CHADEMA said on Tuesday its disqualification from elections due later this year was unconstitutional, days after its leader was arrested and charged with treason. Read more at straitstimes.com.