Critics say the case is part of a wider crackdown on dissent ahead of the country’s general election.
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Tanzania’s Commission for Human Rights Urges Police to Act Professionally, Avoid Unnecessary Tension Ahead of the Election;
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The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) has called on the Tanzania Police Force to observe professionalism and avoid unnecessary tension during the
Luhaga Mpina removed from presidential ballot just two days after being formally nominated following High Court ruling that declared his initial disqualification unconstitutional
Luhaga Mpina of ACT Wazalendo confronts a new hurdle as government and rival parties lodge objections to his candidacy just days after the High Court ordered his reinstatement
The court affirmed INEC’s independence, ruling it was not bound by the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to reject Mpina’s nomination.
Police have urged members of the public to ignore the false claims and to refrain from sharing or amplifying misinformation.
Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania on September 8, 2025. ‘I Will Defend Myself’: Tanzanian
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.