Rights bodies’ concerns ahead of Oct 29 elections

Dar es Salaam. Just a week before Tanzanians head to the polls, rights bodies have urged the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to take urgent steps to ensure security, safeguard democracy, protect media freedom and promote national dialogue ahead of the 2025 General Election and beyond.

The call came during a high-level meeting between CCM officials and civil society representatives, led by THRDC National Coordinator Onesmo Olengurumwa, who said the proposals were submitted to CCM as it is the ruling party forming the government.