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Tanzania holds elections on 29th October which are likely to be a foregone conclusion given that the two main Opposition Parties have been banned from the Presidential election and in one case face a complete ban. The economy is performing well with inflation under control, a stable currency and the Bank of Tanzania maintaining its base rate at 5.75%.
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Tanzania will hold its general elections on 29th October amidst less political freedom with the opposition being banned from taking part. While it seemed clear that President Hassan would get her elected mandate, the hardline approach does not seem necessary. Economically the country is progressing well.
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Politically there appears to be considerable to and froing by the Ruling Party, although it seems clear that they will win the election and President Hassan will be elected as President. The Opposition has been banned from vying in the election. The country’s economy is showing strong signs of growth with the mining sector seeing new projects.
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Political unrest seems to be hovering over the country with elections in October from which the main Opposition Party has been banned. There does seem to be increased suppression of Opposition. The economy is performing well.
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Tanzania goes to the polls for Presidential and Parliamentary elections in October but recent events – arrest of the Opposition Leader and barring the Opposition Party from vying – do not bode well. It does seem that some of the democratic reforms passed three years ago are now unravelling. The economy is performing well.
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Tanzania will hold elections in October this year and it is possible that there will be a number of Opposition Parties joining the fray, although it does seem that President Hassan will prevail. The Opposition are talking of boycotting the elections if there are no reforms to the system. The economy is performing well with the country seeing increased investment seeing a positive multiplier effect.
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Tanzania will hold its General Elections in October 2025 and it is expected that President Hassan will win a new term. Concerns are being raised about whether the elections will be free and fair. The economy is performing well with levels of investment into the country increasing.
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Local Government elections were held on 27th November amidst claims of fake ballot papers and members of the Opposition being killed. Results of the election were a significant landslide for the country’s ruling party. The economy is performing well and Tanzania is actively pushing for FDI in all sectors.
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Democratic cracks seem to be reappearing in Tanzania in the lead up to local elections next month and a general election next year. The economy is performing well and inflationary pressures seem to have been overcome.
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