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Tanzania will hold elections in October this year and it is possible that there will be a number of Opposition Parties joining the fray, although it does seem that President Hassan will prevail. The Opposition are talking of boycotting the elections if there are no reforms to the system. The economy is performing well with the country seeing increased investment seeing a positive multiplier effect.
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Tanzania will hold its General Elections in October 2025 and it is expected that President Hassan will win a new term. Concerns are being raised about whether the elections will be free and fair. The economy is performing well with levels of investment into the country increasing.
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Local Government elections were held on 27th November amidst claims of fake ballot papers and members of the Opposition being killed. Results of the election were a significant landslide for the country’s ruling party. The economy is performing well and Tanzania is actively pushing for FDI in all sectors.
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Democratic cracks seem to be reappearing in Tanzania in the lead up to local elections next month and a general election next year. The economy is performing well and inflationary pressures seem to have been overcome.
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It appears that President Hassan is moving back towards the excesses of the Late President Magufuli’s regime by cracking down on the Opposition and blocking social media. Economically the country continues to do well.
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The country will have local elections in October and Presidential and Parliamentary ones in 2025. While Opposition Parties have been given more freedom since President Hassan took over the mantle, there is still work to be done. The economy is performing well and capital investment, both local and foreign, is rising.
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Local Government elections are due in October this year and a General Election in October 2025, but new political parties are not being registered which raises concerns over how democratic they will be. The economy is performing well but the shortage of US Dollars continues to be a major issue for business.
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President Hassan has been in power for three years now and has successfully steered Tanzania on the right path. Structural reform is critical even though moving slowly. Elections are due in October 2025 and reforms in this sector are ongoing. Economic growth is impressive but the Government is slow in acting on projects. Dollar shortages and electricity issues persist.
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The political climate remains stable and while sectors of the economy are showing good growth, a shortage of US Dollars, electricity and sugar are proving to be a major problem.
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