Tanzania: Packed opposition protests offer hope but reforms remain a distant dream

Tanzanian opposition has sought constitutional reforms for 30 years, but questions remain about whether they can succeed.

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – As thousands of supporters carrying placards stating their demands marched through Dar-es-Salaam on Wednesday, opposition party Chadema deputy chairperson Tunde Lissu declared to reporters that the rallies were the beginning of a mission to get a new constitution and get the electoral commission truly independent.

Deemed the big…