Tanzania’s opposition starts walk to freedom of assembly

Chadema deputy chairman Tundu Lissu

Chadema deputy chairman Tundu Lissu who is expected to return from exile in Belgium on January 25. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema and allied movements are planning public rallies to push for review of the constitution after President Samia Suluhu removed a ban on political gatherings.

The rallies, which would be the first legal gatherings in seven years, are meant to refuel the agitation for a new constitution and fire up the parties ahead of next year’s civic elections and the general election in 2025.