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Inner circles | Tanzania
Emmanuel Nchimbi spins strategies for Samia Suluhu's re-election bid

Emmanuel Nchimbi during a CCM meeting in Mwanza, 15 August 2024. © Chama Cha Mapinduzi

Named as the president's running mate for October's election, Nchimbi is leveraging deep-rooted ties within the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party. His extensive network is key to bolstering her legitimacy and silencing dissenting voices. [...]

Published on 09/05/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 4 minutes

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The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Inner circles | Tanzania
Emmanuel Nchimbi spins strategies for Samia Suluhu's re-election bid

Spotlight | Tanzania
Maasai evictions a challenge for Samia ahead of polls

Tanzania
Opposition parties pressure Samia to scrap Magufuli's repressive legacy

Tanzania
President Samia already gearing up for 2025 poll

Inner circles | Tanzania
Army supports Suluhu's military diplomacy drive

Inner circles | Tanzania
Samia Suluhu Hassan breaks free of CCM and installs allies as key advisers

Tanzania
Newly installed Samia Suluhu Hassan makes Gen Venance Mabeyo her trusted ally

Tanzania
Dodoma's spymaster looks into leaks on Magufuli's last days