Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for indiscipline, reportedly due to his recent controversial remarks calling for a new constitution. The decision was made at an extraordinary meeting of the CCM, chaired by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi has been nominated as Nchimbi's replacement and will be presented to parliament for approval. This is the first time in Tanzania's history that a vice president has resigned from office, with Nchimbi citing his desire to retire from public life after becoming convinced of changes sought by President Hassan.
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Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned after less than a year in office, following what analysts say was a power struggle with the country's first female leader, President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Nchimbi offered to vacate his position on September 4th, and the presidency has confirmed that constitutional measures will be taken to select a new deputy. The ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has also expelled Nchimbi for indiscipline, citing controversial remarks he made in recent weeks. His replacement is expected to be Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi, who will now be presented to parliament for approval. This marks a significant development in Tanzania's democracy, with many analysts seeing it as a test of the country's stability and commitment to democratic norms. With hundreds killed in post-poll unrest following last October's disputed presidential election, this resignation raises questions about the future of the country's politics.
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Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for indiscipline following his decision earlier this week to resign as the country's vice-president after 10 months in the job.
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The 54-year-old has made some controversial remarks in recent weeks - including urging Tanzanians to "fight for a new constitution" - pointing to a possible fallout with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
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He was Samia's running mate in last October's disputed presidential election, which saw hundreds killed in post-poll unrest.
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Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi, 43, has been nominated as his replacement and his name will now be presented to parliament for approval.
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The decisions were taken at an extraordinary meeting of the CCM, chaired by President Samia.
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The party did not give details about the indiscipline allegations against Nchimbi, whose resignation takes effect at the end of next week.
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Nchimbi, who shared his brief resignation letter on his Instagram account on Tuesday morning, is the first vice-president to step down in Tanzania's history.
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He said he would retire from public life as he had "become convinced, without doubt, that the president wants changes".
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Samia and Nchimbi were sworn in last November after winning 98% of the vote.
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The election was boycotted by the main opposition party, Chadema, which had called for electoral reforms as a precondition to taking part.
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Violent protests in the awake of voting led to the deaths of at least 500 people, according to an official enquiry.
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Opposition parties and human rights groups accused the security forces of unleashing a brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters.
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