Dar es Salaam, Jan 22, 2025 (AFP) - Tanzania opposition names new leader ahead of election

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2025-01-22

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. Freeman Mbowe, who has been Chadema chairman for two decades, congratulated his successor -- former deputy Tindu Lissu -- on Wednesday. "I congratulate Hon. Tundu Lissu and his colleagues on being entrusted with the responsibility of leading the party," Mbowe posted on X. The change comes a......

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