This male-dominated leadership structure is not unique to Chadema; other Tanzanian political parties, also face challenges ...

Chadema demonstrated that it is possible to conduct a fair election where all candidates feel heard and valued.

Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the Chadema party, defeating long-time leader Freeman Mbowe ...

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. Lissu, Chadema's presidential candidate for ...

Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party stole the political limelight during its recent internal elections, which saw firebrand politician Tundu Lissu end the 21-year reign of the party’s national ...

He briefly returned in 2020 but lost to Magufuli in that ... nominated as the presidential candidate of her ruling CCM party. Chadema has not yet selected its candidate. Tanzanian analyst ...

Lissu, a former Member of Parliament, human rights advocate, and CHADEMA's 2020 Presidential candidate, is expected to steer the party toward greater democratic engagement and reform. In a statement, ...

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 ...

01/20/2025 January 20, 2025 Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA is determined to unseat the ruling Chama Cha Mapanduzi (CCM) party in this year's election. CHADEMA and rights groups accuse ...

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 ...