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03 January, 2023

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Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has lifted a ban after six years on opposition political rallies outside of election campaigns.

It was imposed by her predecessor, the late President John Magufuli, who argued that in between elections they were a waste of time and money. But it was criticized by the opposition and activists as unconstitutional.

President Samia made the announcement during a meeting with leaders from all 19 of the country’s registered political parties.

The lifting of the ban is part of the president’s political reconciliation and reform drive which she initiated after taking power in 2021 following MagufuIi’s death.

credit : BBC Africa