Tanzania opposition holds march against electoral reforms
Chairman of Chadema Freeman Mbowe (L) flashes a victory sign during party's first political rally after an imposed ban in 2016 was lifted at Furahisha Grounds in Mwanza, Tanzania on January 21, 2023. PHOTO | 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 a year ago.
Tanzania's main opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) organised the rally in the main city of Dar es Salaam as lawmakers prepare to debate next month a raft of contentious electoral reforms proposed by the government.
