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.
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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.