Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (Party of the Revolution—CCM) are intensifying their repression of the main opposition party, CHADEMA (Party for Democracy ...

Top leaders of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema have formally declared an end to reconciliation talks with the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi, setting the stage for a no-holds-barred contest ahead ...

Dar es Salaam — The campaign was as tough to candidates as it was amusing to rally goers. But no matter how intriguing and tiring they were, ultimately the two long-term rivals Chama cha Mapinduzi ...

Names of the potential presidential flagbearers are being bandied around political circles even as concerns about early campaigns emerge. The ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has given a ...

Dar es Salaam — CCM has distanced itself with claims that it was being indirectly involved in the on-going dispute between Chadema's 19 members who were recently sworn in to become Special Seats ...

Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race. Lissu campaigned for changes in ...

Tanzanians go to the polls Sunday for general elections, including the selection of a new president. But unlike in past years, the opposition appears strong this time around and could present a ...

Tanzania has been ruled by the same party since independence. The main opposition party, Chadema, is now preparing for the elections in October. But it must first resolve a long-standing power ...

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 Chadema political party will officially launch its campaign for the October 25 general election Saturday in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam. Tumaini Makene, Chadema ...