Tanzania elections: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Summary
People in Tanzania are going to vote for a new president, members of parliament, and local leaders. Current President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win easily because important opposition leaders have been blocked from running. The elections will see over 37 million registered voters deciding leaders in both mainland Tanzania and the island of Zanzibar.Key Facts
- Tanzanians are voting for a president, parliament members, and local councillors.
- The ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has held power for 64 years.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan is likely to win the election as main opposition leaders are not allowed to stand.
- Voting results are decided by who gets the most votes.
- Over 37 million people are registered to vote out of a 60 million total population.
- The election includes voting for leaders in the autonomous region of Zanzibar.
- President Hassan became president in 2021 after the previous president died.
- The country’s economy benefits from tourism and exports like gold and tanzanite gemstones.
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