Democracy in trouble: Tanzania’s 2025 general elections
With the two main opposition parties out of the race, Tanzania’s ruling party will be virtually unchallenged.
Date: 2025-10-16
Time: 14:00 to 15:30
Venue: Online via Zoom
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
