Jump to navigation

Vol 61 No 22

Published 5th November 2020


Tanzania

Bulldozing to victory

The President has carried out a crude electoral coup and reduced the opposition to a token presence in parliament

After an election campaign dubbed the least free since multiparty democracy began in 1995, President John Magufuli won his second term of office with the biggest majority since then, 84%. The victory of the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), in the 28 October poll was facilitated by party capture of the electoral commission, refusals of nominations of opposition candidates at all levels, arrests of rival party members and police violence against rallies and individuals.

End of preview - This article contains approximately 1064 words.

End of preview

Subscribers: Log in now to read the complete article.

Account Holders: Log in now and use your Account Credit to buy this article. No Credit? Top up your Account now.


If you are logged in, but still cannot access the full text of this article, email customer services or telephone us on +44(0)1638 743633.