Zanzibar VP seeks international backing in London ahead of high-stakes election

Dar es Salaam. With Tanzania’s general elections drawing near, Zanzibar’s First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman has launched a diplomatic charm offensive in London, courting international stakeholders to rally support for democratic reform, economic transformation, and enhanced autonomy for the Isles.

Mr Othman, who also serves as ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate for Zanzibar, used the visit to outline his party’s vision for a more accountable, inclusive, and prosperous Zanzibar—anchored on what he calls the “Singapore of Africa” model.