Tanzania’s Chadema Party Faces Leadership Choice Ahead of 2025 Election
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, is gearing up for the October 2025 elections. Before that, however, the party has to decide on a leader as well as its flagbearer for the upcoming election.
Reimagining the opposition: The significance of Lissu’s leadership
Dar es Salaam. The election of Tundu Lissu as the new chairman of Chadema, Tanzania’s main opposition party, signals a potential turning point for the party and the nation’s political landscape.With his reputation as a firebrand politician and staunch advocate for human rights,
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Tundu Lissu (L), new chairperson of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), Tanzania's main opposition party, and defeated incumbent chairperson Freeman Mbowe (R) are seen during a national congress in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzanian Opposition Party Chadema Elects Tundu Lissu as Leader
Tundu Lissu, a prominent and outspoken Tanzanian politician, has been elected chairman of the main opposition party, Chadema, after he defeated long-time leader Freeman Mbowe in a closely contested race.
Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race. Lissu campaigned for changes in the party leadership while criticising the way it was being run,
Tanzania Opposition Names New Leader Ahead Of Election
Tanzania's main opposition party has chosen a new leader ahead of general elections due in October at a time when it faces increasing political repression.
Tanzania's opposition leaders Mbowe and Lissu vow to strengthen Chadema regardless of election outcome
Dar es Salaam. Key contenders in the Chadema chairmanship position have vowed to unite and strengthen their party, regardless of the outcome of its leadership election.Mr Freeman Mbowe and Mr Tundu Lissu said on Tuesday that it was important for them to remain united and build Chadema irrespective of who between them is elected the party’s new chairman.
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Tundu Lissu outlines his vision after being elected national chairman for Chadema
Dar es Salaam. Tundu Lissu has officially assumed his new role as the national chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party ...
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FDC Congratulates Chadema On Peaceful Leadership Transition
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has congratulated Tanzania's CHADEMA Party on a successful and democratic leadership transition.The change in leadership followed CHADEMA's National Delegates ...
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Observers' take on Chadema’s 'historic polls, golden standard'
DESIRE for change within the leading opposition party explains the victory of former Chadema Mainland vice chairman Tundu ...
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It’s D-day for Tanzania’s Chadema chairmanship battle
The highly anticipated election has gripped party members and political observers, with both camps expressing unwavering ...
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D-Day for CHADEMA’s leadership race
DAR ES SALAAM: THE much-anticipated intraparty election of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), the country’s main ...
Tanzania election: What chance does the opposition have?
Tanzania has been ruled by the same party since independence. The main opposition party, Chadema, is now preparing for the ...
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Tundu Lissu’s tough task after wresting Chadema from Freeman Mbowe
Lissu, previously the party’s vice-chair and Mbowe’s deputy, secured 51.4 percent of the vote against Mbowe’s 48.2 percent in ...
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Uganda: FDC Congratulates Chadema On Peaceful Leadership Transition
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has congratulated Tanzania's CHADEMA Party on a successful and democratic leadership transition.
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Chadema leadership battle reaches ‘critical juncture’
The next 48 hours or so will be crucial as Chadema embarks on a highly competitive leadership race. This important period ...