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Thousands protest in Tanzania as opposition seeks amended electoral reforms

Freeman Mbowe, chairman of Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema [Michael Jamson/AFP]

Thousands of people protested in Tanzania on Wednesday against proposed changes to electoral laws, in the largest public demonstration since the government lifted a ban on opposition political rallies in January 2023.

Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, organised the rally in the main city of Dar es Salaam as lawmakers prepare for next month’s debate on a raft of contentious electoral reforms proposed by the government.

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