A coronation not a contest - Tanzania's first female president faces little opposition
Summary
Tanzania's first female president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, is expected to win her first presidential election with little opposition. The election lacks major opposition candidates, as many face disqualifications or legal issues. Some people criticize the election process, saying it's unfair and lacks true competition.Key Facts
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan became Tanzania’s first female president in 2021 after the death of President John Magufuli.
- She introduced policies called the "four Rs" that improved relations with international organizations and investors.
- 17 presidential candidates are allowed to run, but the main opposition leaders face disqualifications or legal challenges.
- Chadema, the main opposition party, is urging supporters to boycott the election as its leader, Tundu Lissu, faces treason charges.
- Another opposition candidate, Luhana Mpina, was disqualified despite being temporarily reinstated by a court.
- Reports indicate an increase in targeting of government critics and shrinking political space.
- Freedom House reclassified Tanzania from "partly free" in 2020 to "not free" as of last year.
- The ruling party, CCM, has remained in power since multi-party elections were introduced in 1992.
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