Tanzania’s Ruling CCM Nominates President Hassan for Second Term

Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party named President Samia Suluhu Hassan as its candidate for elections that are expected to extend its grip on power in the gas-rich East African nation.

Hassan was President John Magufuli’s deputy and succeeded him after his death in office four years ago. She becomes the first woman to be nominated for the post by the party that’s ruled Tanzania since independence in 1961.