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Chadema

1992 · 20th century · Also known as Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo, Party for Democracy and Progress

Chadema, the Party for Democracy and Progress, is the main opposition party of mainland Tanzania, founded in 1992 when multi-party politics was restored. It draws much of its support from towns and from the north of the country, and its leaders have faced arrests and attacks. It was barred from the general election of October 2025.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Chadema. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/chadema
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