Zanzibar. In politics, rivalry does not always mean hostility. One may admire an opponent, respect their leadership and even acknowledge their achievements, yet still step forward to challenge them.
For Said Soud Said, chairman of the Alliance for African Farmers Party (AAFP), this is the essence of democracy. He insists that his 2025 presidential bid in Zanzibar is not driven by enmity but by the spirit of competition.
