This was the first time that President Samia Suluhu Hassan's popularity was tested on the ballot.

The protest, which had been officially banned, was sparked by allegations that security forces were involved in the kidnapping and killing of Chadema...

Her remarks came in response to a statement from the US Embassy calling for a probe into the killing of a former CHADEMA leader.

Kibao, a member of CHADEMA's national secretariat, was reportedly forced off a bus on Friday while travelling from Dar es Salaam to Tanga.

The rally, organised by Chadema's youth wing, was expected to draw around 10,000 young people under the theme "Take charge of your future."

Chadema leader Freeman Mbowe called the proposals "cosmetic" and particular opposition has been directed at a measure that would allow President Samia...