Aug 28, 01:34 PM

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan Cleared to Run in October Election as Main Opponent Jailed and Second-Largest Opposition Candidate Barred

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been cleared to run for reelection in the October 2025 presidential election. The country's electoral commission barred the presidential candidate of the second-largest opposition party from contesting the polls, effectively removing a major rival. Additionally, Suluhu's main political opponent is currently in jail facing treason charges. As a result, President Suluhu will face only candidates from smaller parties in the upcoming election.

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Sources

Daily Nation@NationAfrica
1 year ago
Tanzania's electoral commission on Wednesday barred the presidential candidate of its second biggest opposition party from contesting polls in October, leaving President Samia Suluhu Hassan to face only candidates from smaller parties. https://t.co/j10scwara1
RFI@RFI
1 year ago
Présidentielle en Ouganda: le président Museveni désigné comme candidat à l'élection par son parti ➡️ https://t.co/MWtxP0kp9a https://t.co/AZZHXyGPdB
RFI@RFI
1 year ago
Tanzanie: la présidente Samia Suluhu Hassan lance sa campagne pour une élection sans opposition ➡️ https://t.co/0X9E7OQ7LL https://t.co/HTJb7UinKa

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