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The political tension in Tanzania has deepened following the detention of John Heche, the Deputy National Chairperson of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), who is currently being held at the Mtumba Police Station in Dodoma. According to party officials, Heche

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially declared Wednesday, October 29, 2025, a public holiday to give all citizens the opportunity to participate in the upcoming general elections. The decision underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring maximum voter turnout and promoting democratic

The High Court in Dodoma has upheld an objection raised by opposition leader Tundu Lissu, blocking key evidence that prosecutors sought to use in his ongoing treason trial. The court ruled that digital exhibits — including a video and computer files —

With the general election just days away, a coalition of women’s rights and civil-society organisations in Tanzania has urged citizens especially women to take an active role in shaping the country’s future by turning out in large numbers to vote on October

With only six days left before Tanzania’s general elections on October 29, 2025, a recent nationwide poll provides a clear snapshot of voter sentiment and priorities. The findings were released by the Research and Publications Department of CIP-Africa. Speaking to journalists, Thabit