28 November 2025
Tanzania and the African Union’s Blind Spots on Democratic Backsliding
Tanzania’s 2025 elections, declared won by President Samia Suluhu with 97.66% of the vote, were condemned by observers as failing to meet basic democratic standards. Yet the African Union Commission initially issued a congratulatory statement, raising questions about the AU’s approach to unconstitutional changes of government. These events expose a deeper problem: The AU’s norms against unconstitutional changes of government l must encompass undemocratic elections orchestrated by incumbents. Continue reading >>
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