Zanzibar signs for peaceful polls

Zanzibar for peaceful polls as 22 parties sign Code
Daily News
ALL political parties in Zanzibar have at last signed the Electoral Code of Conduct for this year's general elections scheduled for October, which serves as an assurance for smooth elections, including violence-free campaigns. According to the terms ...

Pray for fair, peaceful polls - says Sumaye
Daily News
FORMER Prime Minister, Mr Fredrick Sumaye, has urged Tanzanians from all walks of life to pray for peaceful general elections this year, saying that most African countries have faced challenges during such a period. Speaking during a fundraising event for ...

Isles Readies for Peaceful Polls
AllAfrica.com
Zanzibar — THE general election is around the corner. This is an important and historical event during which people can make their voices heard as voters are being prepared to elect leaders of their choice. In 2010, Zanzibar had peaceful campaigns and ...

South African Broadcasting Corporation
Several polls close after peaceful voting in Tanzania
South African Broadcasting Corporation
Polls have closed in several polling stations in Tanzania minutes after polls closed in one of the country's tightest race. Those who were in the queue before 4pm, the official closing time will be allowed to vote. There are more than 65 000 polling ...
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Pray for peaceful polls, clergy told
Daily News | The National Newspaper (press release) (blog)
WITH six days remaining before the much-awaited and historic general election, the Vice- President, Dr Mohamed Gharib Bilal, has reminded religious leaders to fully devote their time in praying for peace and rally their followers to participate fully ...

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EU mission wants to see transparent, peaceful polls in Tanzania
GlobalPost
DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) election observation mission said on Wednesday that it will ensure that the forthcoming Tanzania elections are transparent and peaceful. Judith Sargentini, the chief observer of the EU ...
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Jonathan advises Tanzanians on need for peaceful polls
Daily Sun
Former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan yesterday advised the Tanzanian National Electoral Commission, political parties and civil societies to ensure peaceful and transparent electoral process. Jonathan gave the advice on arrival as the chairperson of ...

VP tells religious leaders to pray for peaceful polls
Daily News
AHEAD of the referendum on the proposed constitution and the general election this year, the government has appealed to religious leaders in the country to keep praying for peace and rally their followers to participate positively in the two major events.

The National Council of NGOs (Nacongo) yesterday appealed to authorities to urgently work on what they described as issues that were likely to ignite chaos ahead of the October 25 General Election.