The reshuffle comes as several outgoing officials are expected to enter the ruling party’s primaries in hopes of securing nominations for the upcoming general election
This special National Congress is set to take place approximately four months after another special congress held on January 18–19, 2025, during which President Samia Suluhu Hassan was nominated as the CCM presidential candidate for United Republic of Tanzania, and Hussein Mwinyi was nominated as the party’s presidential candidate for Zanzibar, ahead of the general elections scheduled for October 2025.
Defying crackdowns and historical setbacks, the opposition party bets on electoral participation—but can it turn mobilisation into meaningful change?
In our briefing: President Hussein Mwinyi weighs in on geopolitical shifts at Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit;
President Samia in Angola for a three-day state visit;
Second Gemstone auction to be held in Arusha;
Stakeholders call for policy reform to protect human rights defenders
Samia was selected as CCM candidate following a special resolution by CCM congress
Zanzibar’s First Vice President considers himself most qualified to “save Zanzibar from its current rot.”
Maridhiano yalikuwa ahueni ya kisiasa kwa Rais na Serikali yake. Kutoa sifa kwa suala ambalo halikutimilika ni sawa na kujipakaa mafuta mwilini bila kuoga.
In our briefing today: A Senior Police Officer in Tanzania Allegedly Described a Gang-Rape Victim As a ‘Likely Sex Worker.’ It Didn’t End Well;
Weather Conditions Delay the Reception of a New Aircraft in Zanzibar;
LHRC Demands Justice in the Case of a Girl Who Was Raped and Sodomized, Calls on Authorities to Provide Appropriate Responses.
During his visit, Mr Östros will meet with Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan and Hussein Mwinyi and other top government officials.
In our briefing today: Tanzania urged to invest in climate-smart strategies to boost livestock sector;
Kariakoo strike: Government halts EFDs inspection operation in Kariakoo;
Government of Zanzibar opposes the plan to extend President Mwinyi’s term
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