TANZANIA: Presidential succession legally straightforward, politically messy
Late on 17 March, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced on state broadcaster TBC that President John Magufuli had passed away from heart complications at a Dar es Salaam hospital. Ending nearly three weeks of speculation over the president’s health and whereabouts, Maguful… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
TANZANIA: Magufuli missing in action
Speculation is mounting about the health of President John Magufuli, who has not been seen in public since late February. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu today, 11 March, claimed that Magufuli is receiving medical treatment in India, but for now the situation is entirely uncertain…. Become a member to read the rest of this article
TANZANIA: The winner takes all
According to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), President John Magufuli was re-elected with 84% of the vote in the 28 October general election. His main rival, Tindu Lissu, won just 13%. Initial results of the parliamentary vote gave the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) a… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
TANZANIA: A referendum on Magufuli’s populist path
It is widely considered a foregone conclusion that President John Magufuli will be reelected in general elections on 28 October, as the race seems overwhelmingly skewed in favor of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). Yet a loose coalition between the main opposition part… Become a member to read the rest of this article