Amos Makalla, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Secretary for Ideology, Publicity, and Training, is under fire for suggesting that the opposition party, CHADEMA, is raising funds to ‘acquire’ Mpox and Ebola viruses for a biological attack to disrupt the country’s election.
The council is mandated to advise the Registrar of Political Parties on the disputes arising amongst political parties as well as matters of national interest, a mandate whose implementation the party alleges is not executed.
Compared to the 2019/2020 model, which weighed about 35 kilograms, the latest version weighs approximately 18 kilograms and includes a tablet, printer, and fingerprint scanner.
Regional and district commissioners in Zanzibar are accused of interfering with the voter’s registration exercise, while engaging in “wanton” violation of human rights and principles of natural justice.
ACT-Wazalendo cited disappointment with President Samia Suluhu’s “4R” reform initiative, which they had initially supported but now considered ineffective.
Nchimbi was announced following a consultation between President Samia and former presidents
Samia was selected as CCM candidate following a special resolution by CCM congress
Wsira was approved by the congress with an overwhelming 1,910 votes in favor, 7 against
Semu considers herself the right person to confront President Samia, CCM’s likely presidential candidate, in the upcoming general elections, believing that her decade-long political life has equipped her with the skills and tools necessary to ensure electoral victories.
Many of the youth involved in the election expressed strong emotions, particularly regarding what they saw as mistakes in CHADEMA’s policy direction.
The Chanzo Initiative, 2025 © All Rights Reserved