{UAH} The Economist explains: Why tensions are rising in Zanzibar | The Economist

TANZANIA, in the eyes of most observers of African politics anyway, is a fairly sleepy place. It has long been Africa's most stable country. Unlike its neighbour Kenya, its politics is not fractured by ethnic division. Unlike Burundi, it is not afflicted by coups or instability. Indeed, for half a century since independence, the same party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has been in power with barely a hiccup. Yet something is stirring. On October 25th, Tanzania will hold general elections which will be the most competitive in the country's history. On Zanzibar, in particular, an autonomous collection of islands off the coast, many are expecting violence. Why?

The Economist explains: Why tensions are rising in Zanzibar | The Economist

Sincerely,

Brian M. Kwesiga