Attorneys challenge the 2025 polls at the regional court, arguing the election violated the East African Community’s treaty principles on democracy and governance.
Evaluating the commission lineup, it appears political loyalty is being sought more than truth-seeking or transformative answers.
The incident comes just days after LHRC, alongside other civil society organisations, issued a joint statement on November 7 condemning the “gross human rights violations” surrounding the October 29 election.
My solemn request to President Samia is admission of deaths and honest condolences to the families, justice and accountability and political and security sector reforms.
Despite constitutional equality and a 2030 gender parity goal, women in places like Pemba Island face a starkly different reality.
The election marks a significant political comeback for the 85-year-old Mutharika, who defeated incumbent Lazarus Chakwera with a decisive 57 per cent of the vote.
Othman Masoud Othman accuses the international community of indifference, arguing that its inaction emboldens Tanzania’s ruling CCM party to act with impunity.
Three decades in, systemic imbalances and repressive politics raise urgent questions about Tanzania’s democratic future.
Tukuze uchumi ndiyo, lakini tuhakikishe ukuaji huo hautokei katika namna inayoathiri maslahi ya watu walewale ambao nguvu na jasho lao ndiyo zinategemewa kujenga nchi.
Baadhi ya sifa hizo ni pamoja na uwajibikaji, kuwa karibu na wananchi, na kutanguliza maslahi ya wale anaowawakilisha.
The Chanzo Initiative, 2025 © All Rights Reserved