In Tanzania, No Shortage of Surprises as Poll Nears

Tanzania’s presidential elections are less than two weeks away and analysts are debating whether the country’s ruling party can retain the presidency. A party favorite was passed over for the nomination, so he defected and became the opposition party’s candidate. Tanzania’s general election is fast approaching and is considered to be the country’s most contested since the return of multiparty politics in 1992.   Incumbent president Jakaya Kikwete decided to step down after two...

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