Tanzanian poll is likely to usher in a new era of authoritarianism. Here’s why

Daniel Paget

Tanzanian poll is likely to usher in a new era of authoritarianism. Here’s why

Daniel Paget^* (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

Tanzanians voted in their general election on October 28 in a poll that pitted popular opposition chief Tundu Lissu against incumbent John Magufuli. As the results were announced, Dan Paget explains why incumbent John Magufuli was declared the winner, and what his second term will mean for democracy in the East African nation.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation UK
Publication status	Published - 30 Oct 2020

Keywords

Authoritarianism
Peacebuilding
Democracy in Africa
Elections in Africa
Tanzania elections
Multi party politics
John Magufuli
Governance in Africa
Africa's big men
Peace and Security
Presidential term limits
Tundu Lissu

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Tanzanian poll is likely to usher in a new era of authoritarianism. Here’s why

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