Tanzania Opposition Names New Leader

Reimagining the opposition: The significance of Lissu’s leadership
“Lissu has consistently been a vocal critic of government policies and human rights abuses. His leadership could unify the party and rally supporters around a clear vision, particularly on issues like governance, rule of law, and constitutional reforms,” Dr Kabobe noted.
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.
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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,
Tundu Lissu picked us new Tanzania opposition chairman
After steering Tanzania’s leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political battles, transformative campaigns, and unyielding advocacy for democracy, Freeman Mbowe’s tenure as chairman has officially come to an end,
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,
Fiery Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Elected Head of Chadema
Tanzania’s main opposition party elected Tundu Lissu as its chairman Wednesday, a victory that positions him to contest the presidential election later this year.
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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It’s D-day for Tanzania’s Chadema chairmanship battle
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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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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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D-Day for CHADEMA’s leadership race
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Tanzania’s Chadema Party Faces Leadership Choice Ahead of 2025 Election
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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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The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has congratulated Tanzania's CHADEMA Party on a successful and democratic leadership transition.
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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 ...