Chadema, Freeman Mbowe and Tundu Lissu

Freeman Mbowe's 21-year Chadema leadership comes to an end
Dar es Salaam. After steering Tanzania’s leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political battles, transformative campaigns, and unyielding advocacy for democracy, Mr Freeman Mbowe’s tenure as chairman has officially come to an end.
Tundu Lissu’s tough task after wresting Chadema from Freeman Mbowe
Lissu, previously the party’s vice-chair and Mbowe’s deputy, secured 51.4 percent of the vote against Mbowe’s 48.2 percent in a tightly contested race.
Tanzania's opposition leaders Mbowe and Lissu vow to strengthen Chadema regardless of election outcome
Dar es Salaam. Key contenders in the Chadema chairmanship position have vowed to unite and strengthen their party, regardless of the outcome of its leadership election.Mr Freeman Mbowe and Mr Tundu Lissu said on Tuesday that it was important for them to remain united and build Chadema irrespective of who between them is elected the party’s new chairman.
Tanzanian Opposition Party Chadema Elects Tundu Lissu as Leader
Tundu Lissu, a prominent and outspoken Tanzanian politician, has been elected chairman of the main opposition party, Chadema, after he defeated long-time leader Freeman Mbowe in a closely contested race.
Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race. Lissu campaigned for changes in the party leadership while criticising the way it was being run,
Tanzania Opposition Names New Leader Ahead Of Election
Tanzania's main opposition party has chosen a new leader ahead of general elections due in October at a time when it faces increasing political repression.
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Mbowe's parting shot after losing Chadema chairmanship to Tundu Lissu
Mbowe stressed the need for reconciliation following the bruising election process, noting that some members had been deeply ...
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Lissu vows reforms, Mbowe urges healing
In his acceptance speech, the new chairman described the election as historic for the party, setting new standards ...
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Mbowe congratulates Lissu, Heche ahead of official election results
Freeman Mbowe, a CHADEMA chairmanship candidate, has extended his congratulations to Tundu Lissu and John Heche following ...
Tanzania: What chances does the opposition have?
Tanzania has been ruled by the same party since independence. It was founded in 1992, shortly after Tanzania adopted a ...
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Mbowe, Lissu stress for unity, peace
THE Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) held its much-anticipated intra-party elections yesterday, with ...
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Observers' take on Chadema’s 'historic polls, golden standard'
DESIRE for change within the leading opposition party explains the victory of former Chadema Mainland vice chairman Tundu ...
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Chadema leadership battle reaches ‘critical juncture’
The next 48 hours or so will be crucial as Chadema embarks on a highly competitive leadership race. This important period ...