Economics

Tanzania on U.S. Radar as Alleged Poisoning, Clampdown Shape October Election

  • U.S. lawmakers slam court’s conviction of opposition leaders
  • Convictions come after president’s ally was allegedly poisoned

John Magufuli attends a ceremony marking the country's 58th independence anniversary.

Photographer: STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images
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An increasingly ugly run-up to Tanzania’s presidential elections in October has spurred international criticism of President John Magufuli’s administration and heightened fears the vote’s credibility will be compromised.