President John Magufuli casting his ballot

Tanzanians concerned about having to deal with Magufuli for another 5 years

Politics Oct 31
Results of Tanzania’s election are going in the favour of President John “Bulldozer” Magufuli of the ruling Chama Cha Mapenduzi (CCM) party which has governed the East African country since independence in 1961 amid stints of dictatorial actions that have resulted in human rights violations.
More than 29 million voters are called to the polls from 07H00 to 16H00
Voting begins in Tanzania general elections
Politics Oct 29
Tanzanians began voting on Wednesday morning to elect their president and members of parliament. The outgoing head of state John Magufuli, nicknamed the "bulldozer", faces main opponent Tundu Lissu, who has been able to reinvigorate the opposition, largely stifled during the last five-years.
Police feared tear gas to disperse opposition supporters before arresting Hamad
Tanzania: Opposition claims 5 killed, leader held ahead of polls
Politics Oct 28
A major opposition party in Tanzania has accused security forces of shooting dead five citizens and arresting its leader amid unrest in the semi-autonomous archipelago over alleged fraud on the eve of the country’s presidential election.
The fires have been raging since Sunday
Tanzania to use planes to put out Kilimanjaro fire
Life Style Oct 16
Tanzania says more helicopters and planes will be deployed from Thursday to put out the fires on Mount Kilimanjaro, which have been raging for five days.
The feature will provide official voting information and allow Tanzanians to share their voting expe
Facebook 'to combat misinformation' ahead of Tanzania polls
Politics Oct 15
Facebook has launched several programmes to counter misinformation and election interference in Tanzanians ahead of the 28 October general election, Citizen newspaper reports.
Tundu Lissu was last week nominated as Chadema party presidential candidate
Tanzania opposition 'lacks confidence in electoral body'
Politics Aug 10
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu says he lacks confidence in the electoral commission ahead of his presidential contest against incumbent John Magufuli in October’s general elections.
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Over 500 wild animals killed by motorists in northern Tanzania in 2019
Life Style May 28
At least 588 wild animals, including lions and giraffes, were killed by motorists in 2019 as they crossed roads within the Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks ecosystem in northern Tanzania, a statement has said.