Govt Faces CMAG Scrutiny After Polls

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The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) placed Tanzania under heightened scrutiny, citing threats to democracy, civil liberties, and media freedom following the recent elections. The group appointed former Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera as Special Envoy and set four conditions for review, including unrestricted access for the envoy, restoration of freedoms, an inter-party dialogue, and accountability for election-related violence. CMAG requested terms of reference for Tanzania’s inquiry and urged the government to use Commonwealth technical support.