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Freeman Mbowe, the leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, has been released on bail, according to his party’s announcement on Saturday. His detention occurred just days before local elections, which are seen as a crucial test for President Samia Suluhu Hassan. She assumed office in 2021 with promises of reforms …

By: BBC Two leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party are among 14 members who have been arrested, as police attempted to block a banned demonstration in the main city, Dar es Salaam. Chadema said on X that its chairman, Freeman Mbowe, was taken into custody as he was preparing …