Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline as his successor named

Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) for indiscipline after his decision earlier this week to resign as the country's vice‑president following ten months in office. The 54‑year‑old had made several arguable remarks in recent weeks, including urging Tanzanians to "fight for a new constitution," a comment that pointed to a possible fallout with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Nchimbi served as Samia's running mate in the disputed presidential election of last October, a contest that resulted in hundreds of deaths during post‑poll unrest. Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi, 43, has been nominated as his replacement, and his name will be presented to parliament for approval. The decisions were reached at an extraordinary gathering of the CCM, chaired by President Samia. The party did not disclose specifics of the indiscipline allegations against Nchimbi, whose resignation takes effect at the end of next week. Nchimbi posted his resignation letter on his Instagram account on Tuesday morning, noting that he would withdraw from public life because he had "become convinced, without doubt, that the president wants changes." He is the first vice‑president to step down in Tanzania's history. Samia and Nchimbi were sworn in last November after winning 98% of the vote. The election was boycotted by the main opposition party Chadema, which had demanded electoral reforms as a precondition for participation. Violent protests in the aftermath of the vote led to the deaths of at least 500 people, according to an official inquiry. Opposition parties and human rights groups accused the security forces of unleashing a brutal crackdown on anti‑government protesters.