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several opponents arrested after a controversial election

The first results of the presidential, legislative and local elections in Tanzania began to fall on Thursday (October 29). The candidates for power are almost all victorious. Several members of the opposition have been arrested after demonstrating against these results, which they do not recognize. Internationally, the credibility of the vote is being questioned, especially in Washington.…

the opposition rejects election results in advance

On October 28, 29 million voters were urged to vote in Tanzania for presidential, legislative and local elections. President John Magufuli is running for another five-year term. When the results began to be given by the election commission on Thursday, the opposition said it would not recognize them. as reported from the…

start of parliamentary elections condemns the opposition irregularities

In Tanzania, 29 million voters will be called to the polls on October 28. The country holds presidential, legislative and local elections. The vote takes place in a tense context following violence on Tuesday in Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region that voted one day in advance. The opposition accuses the police of killing a dozen people who protested against attempted fraud. Police denied having shot anyone. as reported from Nairobi, Sebastien Nemeth In Tanzania, fifteen candidates are vying for the presidency,…

“The surprise of the Tanzanian presidential election could come from Zanzibar”

Tanzanians go to the polls on Wednesday, October 28 to elect their president, their deputies and their local councilors in a socio-political context exacerbated by the inclinations of authoritarianism of the outgoing administration. President John Magufuli's five - year period of oppression on the one hand and the chaotic control of the Covid - 19 pandemic on the other have undermined Tanzanian…

In Tanzania, parliamentary elections open in tense climates

Almost 29 million voters will probably be referred to as to the polls on Wednesday, October 28 for the presidential, legislative and native elections. The workplaces will probably be open from 7 to kl. All eyes are on the presidential election, with 15 candidates vying for the pinnacle of state. John Magufuli, elected in 2015, is a candidate for an additional quinquennium. An election underneath…

Cameroon blames separatists for the school massacre of children

In tonight's edition: The Cameroonian government blames the separatists for the killing of at least seven schoolchildren in its restive English region. The attack has been described as an "act of terrorism of unbearable cruelty and barbarism". And Tanzanians go to the polls Wednesday in an election that is to be a test of President John Magufuli's authoritarian style. And finally, with a few days left…

authorities confirm IS attacks

Tanzanian police have confirmed that the country has been the target of an Islamic State attack in the village of Kitaya on the border with Mozambique. The attack took place last week and killed several people. It was claimed by the Central African branch of the Islamic State. Videos and photos show buildings on fire. The attackers shout "Allah Akbar" and split the neck of a lifeless man. The attack was claimed as early as October 15 by the Islamic State. What finally confirms the Tanzanian police. Simon Sirro Director…

the slopes of Kilimanjaro in flames

The highest mountain in Africa has been hit by a fire that started on Sunday. This large tourist resort, located in Tanzania, rises to 5895 meters above sea level. On the spot, hundreds of people - firefighters, soldiers, volunteers - are trying to limit the advance of the flame. With our regional correspondent in Nairobi, Nearly 400 soldiers, 600 firefighters, residents of the region, students and staff from tourism companies have been deployed on the slopes of Kilimanjaro in an attempt to control the fire. The flames…

the outgoing president, John Magufuli, who faces 14 candidates

On October 28, Tanzanians elect their president and their deputies. Current President John Magufuli is running for another term. Since his accession to power in 2015, he has been accused of authoritarianism, but facing him leaves the opposition in scattered order. During the vote on 28 NovemberJohn Magufulimeets 14 opposition candidates, including Tundu Lissu, his main opponent, candidate for the Chadema party. In 2017, the latter narrowly avoided an assassination attempt. After being hit by 16 bullets in his home in the…