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Tanzania: U.S., EU Snub Zanzibar Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony
Citizen, 25 March 2016
The United States and the European Union did not send representatives in yesterday's swearing-in ceremony of Zanzibar President Ali Mohammed Shein. Read more »
U.S., EU Snub Zanzibar President's Inauguration
Fifteen high commissioners and ambassadors from the donor community as well as the U.S. and EU, have issued a joint statement calling for peaceful negotiations between disputing parties in the Isles.
Ali Mohamed Shein is sworn in as Zanzibar as president at Aman Stadium yesterday. Dr Shein began a second five-year term after winning last Sunday's presidential election.
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The Isles have conducted a "unified" re-run poll to elect a new president and members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives. Read more »
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This comes as Zanzibar prepares for a general election re-run scheduled for March 20. Read more »
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In an effort to minimise clashes between supporters of rival political parties, police have stepped up security across Zanzibar, following the scattering of leaflets that carry ... Read more »
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The Zanzibar government has announced plans to hold a rerun of elections in February but the main opposition party, the Civic United Front (CUF), has protested the decision. Read more »
