Aspirants threatened ahead of polls

Aspirants Without Guarantors Can Contend in Civic Polls
AllAfrica.com
Dodoma — PRIME Minister Mizengo Pinda has asked local government leaders to accept contenders in the upcoming civic elections without guarantors since not all political parties have reached out to the grass roots level. He said in Parliament on Thursday ...

Arusha. The United Nations says it wants lasting peace and stability in Burundi ahead of next year’s general election.

Tanzanians are heading for a landmark General Election, slated for October 2015. Landmark, because any sincere commentator is likely to note that for the first time in Tanzania’s democratic history, no one can say for sure who our next president is going to be.

Nigeria orders the closure of all its land and sea borders to prevent foreigners from crossing over to vote in Saturday's tightly contested elections, a minister says.

 As the debate on the eligible contestant for the 2015 presidential seat continues to heat the polity, the public must get ready for more surprises as days go on.

>A regional think-tank has advised the Tanzanian government to clearly separate its activities from those of the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, if it is to hold the country together should the outcome of the General Election be hotly contested.

The stage is set for the 15th amendment of the 1977 Constitution prior to next year’s General Election, following an agreement between President Jakaya Kikwete and the Coalition of Defenders of the People’s Constitution (Ukawa).

Reuters
Tanzania president warns against violence ahead of polls
Reuters
DAR ES SALAAM Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete dismissed opposition accusations on Wednesday that his CCM party planned to rig a presidential vote next week and warned against violence ahead of the Oct. 25 elections. Addressing a rally in the ...
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CCM strategist Mwapachu also throws in the towel.IPPmedia
In Tanzania, No Shortage of Surprises as Poll NearsVoice of...

Tourists assured of more security ahead of Tanzania's polls
GlobalPost
ARUSHA, Tanzania, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The northern Tanzanian authorities on Tuesday assured tourists of their safety ahead of the general elections slated for October 25. "As police force and other security agencies, we are encouraging tourists to ...