The warning comes amid growing concerns about the credibility of an election where major opposition candidates have been excluded from the race.
Tanzania is slipping into a competitive authoritarian regime, where elections are held but do not truly represent the will of the people.
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s High Court has scheduled a pivotal hearing for Monday, September 29, 2025, to determine whether opposition figure Luhaga Mpina can
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ZEC to provide each candidate with a campaign vehicle, driver, and security guard, while covering all fuel and maintenance costs.
The court affirmed INEC’s independence, ruling it was not bound by the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to reject Mpina’s nomination.
The disqualification followed a ruling by the Registrar of Political Parties, which found that ACT Wazalendo had violated its own internal rules in nominating Mpina.
Tanzania’s 2025 election campaign proceeds amid a government crackdown on opposition that analysts say undermines electoral competition.