Overview

• CHADEMA, Tanzania's main opposition party, has been disqualified from participating in the October general elections and all by-elections until 2030.
• The Independent National Elections Commission cited CHADEMA's refusal to sign a mandatory electoral code of conduct as the reason for the disqualification.
• CHADEMA leader Tundu Lissu was charged with treason on April 10, accused of inciting rebellion and attempting to disrupt the electoral process.
• The party had previously announced it would boycott the code signing ceremony, calling for electoral reforms to ensure fair democratic practices.
• Human rights groups and opposition leaders have expressed concerns about growing political repression, questioning the government’s commitment to democratic principles.