The run-up to the October 29, 2025 general elections in Tanzania, has been marked less by contestation of ideas and more by the heavy-handed crackdown on the credible opposition. What began as targeted arrests and administrative restrictions has hardened into a systemic campaign that risks turning the imminent victory for the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and …
The Regional Democracy, Governance and Rule of Law Program advances research and policy engagement on democratic resilience, accountable governance and institutional integrity across the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes regions. The programme analyses constitutional processes, electoral systems, judicial independence, anti-corruption frameworks and civic participation, with particular attention to how governance deficits contribute to instability and conflict. Through policy briefs, expert dialogues, and strategic advisory outputs, the programme seeks to promote context-sensitive reforms that reinforce public trust, uphold the rule of law, and strengthen democratic institutions as foundations for sustainable peace and development.
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