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.
In our briefing today:
Tanzania Announces Two-Month Arms Amnesty Starting September 2025;
Tanzania Delegation Visits Rwanda for Gender-Responsive Budgeting Exchange Program;
Tanzanian Police Refute Claims of Container Full of Heavy Weapons Entering the Country Illegally;
Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party CHADEMA Declares “Democracy Heroes Week,” Culminating on September 7.
Bendera za chama hicho zitapepea nusu mlingoti nchi nzima kuwakumbuka wanachama wao na wapigania demokrasia waliofungwa, kutekwa, kupotezwa na hata kuuwawa Tanzania
In our briefing:
Tanzania, Zimbabwe Pledge Stronger Economic Ties and United Front on Global Stage;
CHADEMA Youth Leader Arrest Sparks Abduction Fears – Police Clarify Detention;
General Election Campaigns: More Parties Launch Presidential Rallies Over the Weekend;
Op-Ed: Tanzania’s 2025 General Election: The Curtain Rises, But Where Is the Contest?
Democracies are strengthened not by the comfort of uncontested victories but by the fire of real opposition.
In an exclusive interview with The Chanzo, a senior CHADEMA leader clarifies the critical difference between leading a movement for change and the act of boycotting an election.
The Maasai’s struggle for justice continues, and their voices must be heard above the propaganda and lies that have been used to justify their persecution.
BAVICHA asserts that the movement would not be slowed by current restrictions, calling on members to maintain their pursuit of democratic reforms.
It has instructed all members who received invitations to participate in election planning activities to abstain from participation.