The High Court of Tanzania ruled that opposition leader Tundu Lissu will stand trial on a treason charge, rejecting his bid to dismiss the case as flawed. Prosecutors said he urged Tanzanians to disrupt the October elections during a speech in April. Police arrested him soon after, and he has remained in custody. Lissu denied treason but admitted making the remarks. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.

Tanzania’s Independent National Electoral Commission disqualified opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina of ACT-Wazalendo for the second time, reversing a court decision that approved his nomination. The commission, citing an objection from the attorney general, said the party has no recognized presidential ticket for the Oct. 29 election. ACT-Wazalendo said it will challenge the ruling.

President and CCM candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan campaigned across Ruvuma and the southern zone ahead of elections. She highlighted government investments in infrastructure, agriculture, irrigation, energy, health, and education, and unveiled plans for a modern railway linking Mtwara Port to Lake Nyasa. Samia pledged expanded livestock blocks, support for small-scale traders, and enhanced protection against wildlife, while promoting CCM parliamentary and local candidates.

Presidential candidates actively campaigned across Zanzibar. ACT-Wazalendo focused on reform, youth employment, industrialization, and small business support, with candidate Othman Masoud Othman visiting Kojani Island to highlight local grievances. ADA-TADEA promoted inclusive governance and a role in the Government of National Unity. CCM candidate President Hussein Mwinyi and running mate Wanu Hafidh emphasized security, peace, and continuation of development projects, urging high voter turnout.

Presidential candidates unveiled transport and infrastructure plans. CCM’s Samia Suluhu Hassan pledged to upgrade Pemba Airport and Wete Port, rebuild key roads, and construct a 1,000-kilometre railway from Mtwara to Mbamba Bay. ADA-TADEA’s Georges Busungu vowed to modernize ports, railways, and logistics hubs nationwide, including Tanga Port, and expand the Standard Gauge Railway. ACT-Wazalendo’s Othman Masoud Othman promised reforms at Zanzibar Ports Corporation to improve efficiency and cut costs.

Candidates unveiled plans to reduce farmer-herder conflicts in the run-up to the elections. ACT-Wazalendo’s Hassan Thabiti Mbaruku proposed designating separate farming and grazing areas in Kilosa. CCM’s Samia Suluhu Hassan pledged to expand grazing lands from 3.4 to 6 million acres, enforce wildlife management, and strengthen rural infrastructure and agricultural support. Both plans aimed to reduce conflicts and improve livelihoods across Tanzania.

Tanzania Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango urged Africa to strengthen health systems through sustainable financing. Speaking at the Africa CDC committee during the UN General Assembly in New York, he called on governments to increase domestic resources and produce medical supplies locally. He highlighted the need for disease surveillance, laboratories, emergency teams, and robust infrastructure. Mpango stressed regional cooperation, technology transfer, and joint capacity-building to improve preparedness and respond effectively to health emergencies.

Tanzania observed International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, focusing on stability ahead of the Oct. 29 general elections. President and CCM candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan and other leaders urged unity and calm. Security agencies outlined plans for rallies, polling, and potential disturbances, while civic groups emphasized peaceful participation. The government stressed protecting national harmony and pledged secure, orderly elections.

Officials launched the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) 2025/26–2027/28 to boost domestic revenue and reduce reliance on foreign aid. Treasury Permanent Secretary Dr. Natu El-Maamry Mwamba appointed committees to lead policy, administrative, and legal reforms. The strategy aims to increase tax compliance, close loopholes, and raise the revenue-to-GDP ratio. It will fund development projects sustainably, strengthen fiscal stability, and build public trust in government finances.