Скачать или смотреть Democracy in trouble: Tanzania’s 2025 general elections

Tanzania’s general elections on 29 October take place amidst significant political uncertainties and a constrained democratic space. Under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party has strengthened its hold, disqualifying the main opposition parties, CHADEMA and ACT-Wazalendo, from the presidential race.

Join our seminar to discuss Tanzania’s political and electoral context, and the lessons on democracy and governance for countries in the region.

Moderator: Dr Nicodemus Minde, Researcher, Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

Panelists:

Mary Ndaro, seasoned gender justice activist, Dar es Salaam
Deus Valentine, CEO, Centre for Strategic Litigation, Zanzibar
Borges Nhamirre, Research Consultant, ISS
Dr Richard Mbunda, Lecturer, University of Dar es Salaam