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Tanzania's Opposition Disqualified Amid Fears of Democratic Erosion

4/13/2025

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Tanzania's electoral commission has disqualified the main opposition party, Chadema, from the October elections due to their refusal to sign a mandatory code of conduct. Meanwhile, Chadema leader Tundu Lissu, who champions electoral reforms, faces treason charges. This crackdown has sparked fears of democratic erosion under President Samia Suluhu's administration.

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Tanzania's electoral commission has disqualified the main opposition party, Chadema, from the October elections due to their refusal to sign a mandatory code of conduct. Meanwhile, Chadema leader Tundu Lissu, who champions electoral reforms, faces treason charges. This crackdown has sparked fears of democratic erosion under President Samia Suluhu's administration.