In Tanzania, "protesters have no say"
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Tanzanian President John Magufuli.
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By: Carine Frenk Follow
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On October 28, Tanzanians will elect their president and their deputies.
The current president, John Magufuli, is running for a second term.
Since coming to power in 2015, he has been accused of authoritarian drift.
In front of him, 14 opposition candidates.
Among them, Tundu Lissu, his main opponent, candidate of the Chadema party.
How is this presidential election?
Analysis by François Backman, member of the Observatory for Sub-Saharan Africa of the Jean Jaurès Foundation.
Tanzania
John Magufuli