Tundu Lissu elected Chadema Chairman ahead of election

Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the Chadema party, defeating long-time leader Freeman Mbowe.

The election, which concluded early Wednesday, has highlighted deep divisions within the party. With Tanzania’s presidential elections just months away, the results are expected to significantly influence Chadema’s direction in the coming months.

Lissu is known for his fiery brand of politics. He survived…