Chakwera finally begins Tanzania post-election scrutiny

Former Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera arrived in Tanzania to assess the country's political landscape following the violent general election in October 2025. His visit, as a Special Envoy of the Commonwealth, comes five months after his appointment to mediate the crisis triggered by the disputed vote, which resulted in civilian deaths and youth-led protests. Chakwera's visit coincides with the anniversary of opposition leader Tundu Lissu's indefinite detention on treason charges related to calls for electoral reforms.