Tanzania has set October 29 as the date for its general elections, despite the main opposition party being disqualified and its leader jailed. Voters will elect a president, parliament, and ward councillors, with candidate nominations scheduled from August 9 to 27.

• Approximately 37.65 million registered voters are expected to participate.
• The Independent National Electoral Commission chairman, Jacobs Mwambegele, urged all stakeholders to adhere to electoral laws.
• The main opposition party, Chadema, was disqualified for refusing to sign an electoral code of conduct without reforms, and its leader, Tundu Lissu, is on trial for treason.