Tanzania’s opposition rallies against ‘cosmetic’ electoral reforms

Thousands of people in Tanzania on Wednesday staged protests against the high cost of living and a raft of contentious electoral reforms. The rally, in the economic capital Dar es Salaam, is the largest public demonstration since the government lifted a ban on opposition political protests a year ago.It was organised by Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, and comes as lawmakers prepare to debate three electoral bills that were tabled in parliament by the government.Chadema has argued that