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Executive branch Tanzania, in 35 editions.
The entry for Tanzania published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- first vice president and prime minister of the union,
- second vice president and president of Zanzibar,
- Cabinet
president, first vice president and prime minister of the union, second vice president and president of Zanzibar, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- first vice president and prime minister of the union,
- second vice president and president of Zanzibar,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Ali Hassan MWINYI (since 5 November 1985);
- First Vice President John MALECELA (since 9 November 1990);
- Second Vice President Salmin AMOUR (since 9 November 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister John MALECELA (since 9 November 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - Ali Hassan MWINYI was elected without opposition
- National Assembly:
- last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995);
- results - CCM is the only party;
- seats - (241 total, 168 elected) CCM 168
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, first vice president and prime minister of the union, second vice
president and president of Zanzibar, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Ali Hassan MWINYI (since 5 November 1985); First Vice President
John MALECELA (since 9 November 1990); Second Vice President Salmin AMOUR
(since 9 November 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister John MALECELA (since 9 November 1990)
President:
last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - Ali
Hassan MWINYI was elected without opposition
National Assembly:
last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - CCM
is the only party; seats - (241 total, 168 elected) CCM 168
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - Ali Hassan MWINYI was elected without opposition
- National Assembly:
- last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995);
- results - CCM was the only party;
- seats - (241 total, 168 elected) CCM 168
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- first vice president and prime minister of the union,
- second vice president and president of Zanzibar,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Ali Hassan MWINYI (since 5 November 1985);
- First Vice President John MALECELA (since 9 November 1990);
- Second Vice President Salmin AMOUR (since 9 November 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister John MALECELA (since 9 November 1990)
President:
last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - Ali
Hassan MWINYI was elected without opposition
National Assembly:
last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - CCM
was the only party; seats - (241 total, 168 elected) CCM 168
president, first vice president and prime minister of the union, second vice
president and president of Zanzibar, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Ali Hassan MWINYI (since 5 November 1985); First Vice President
John MALECELA (since 9 November 1990); Second Vice President Salmin AMOUR
(since 9 November 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister John MALECELA (since 9 November 1990)
President:
last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - Ali
Hassan MWINYI was elected without opposition
National Assembly:
last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - CCM
is the only party; seats - (241 total, 168 elected) CCM 168
The entry for Tanzania did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Ali Hassan MWINYI (since 5 November 1985);
- First Vice President Cleopa MSUYA (since 5 December 1994);
- Second Vice President and President of Zanzibar Salmin AMOUR (since 9 November 1990) election last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held 29 October 1995);
- results - Ali Hassan MWINYI was elected without opposition
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Cleopa David MSUYA (since 7 December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president from the National Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Ali Hassan MWINYI (since 5 November 1985);
First Vice President Cleopa MSUYA (since 5 December 1994); Second Vice
President and President of Zanzibar Salmin AMOUR (since 9 November
1990) election last held 28 October 1990 (next to be held 29 October
1995); results - Ali Hassan MWINYI was elected without opposition
head of government: Prime Minister Cleopa David MSUYA (since 7
December 1994)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president from the National
Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin MKARA (since 22 November 1995) was elected for a five-year term by popular vote;
- election last held 29 October-19 November 1995 (next to be held 29 October 2000);
- results - Benjamin MKARA 62%, MREMA 28%, LIPUMBA 6%, CHEYO 4%;
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 22 November 1995);
- President of Zanzibar Salmin AMOUR (since 27 October 1995);
- election last held 22 October 1995 (next to be held 22 October 2000);
- results - Salmin AMOUR 50.2%, HAMAD 49.8%
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Fredrick SUMAYE (since 27 November 1995) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president from the members of the National Assembly
chief of state: President Ali Hassan MWINYI Benjamin MKARA (since 5 22 November 1985); 1995)First Vice President Cleopa MSUYA (since 5 December 1994); Second was elected for a five-year term by popular vote; election last held
29 October-19 November 1995 (next to be held 29 October 2000);
results - Benjamin MKARA 62%, MREMA 28%, LIPUMBA 6%, CHEYO 4%; Vice
President and Omar Ali JUMA (since 22 November 1995); President of
Zanzibar Salmin AMOUR (since 9 November 27 October 1995); election last held
1990)28 22
October 1990 1995 (next to be held 29 22 October
1995);Ali Hassan MWINYI was elected without opposition Salmin
AMOUR 50.2%, HAMAD 49.8%
head of government: Prime Minister Cleopa David MSUYA Fredrick SUMAYE (since 7 27December 1994) November 1995) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president from the National members of
the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 22 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 22 November 1995);
- note the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 22 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 22 November 1995);
- note the president is both chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October-19 November 1995 (next to be held NA October 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 22 November
1995); Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 22 November 1995); note the
president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 22
November 1995); Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 22 November 1995);
note the president is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are
appointed by the president from among the members of the National
Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by
popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 29 October-19
November 1995 (next to be held NA October 2000); prime minister
appointed by the president
election results: percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 62%, MREMA
28%, LIPUMBA 6%, CHEYO 4%
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);
- note the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);
- note-the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Dr. Salmin AMOUR was elected to that office on 22 October 1995 in a popular election
- cabinet:
- Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October-19 November 1995 (next to be held NA October 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 22 23 November
1995); Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 22 23 November 1995); note the
president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 22 23
November 1995); Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 22 23 November 1995);note the note-the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for
matters internal to Zanzibar; Dr. Salmin AMOUR was elected to that
office on 22 October 1995 in a popular election
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are
appointed by the president from among the members of the National
Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by
popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 29 October-19
November 1995 (next to be held NA October 2000); prime minister
appointed by the president
election results: percent of vote - Benjamin vote-Benjamin William MKAPA 62%, MREMA
28%, LIPUMBA 6%, CHEYO 4%
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);
- note the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);
- note--the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Dr. Salmin AMOUR was elected to that office on 22 October 1995 in a popular election
- cabinet:
- Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October-19 November 1995 (next to be held NA October 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November
1995); Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995); note the
the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23
November 1995); Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);note-the 1995); note--the president is both chief of state and head of
government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for
matters internal to Zanzibar; Dr. Salmin AMOUR was elected to that
office on 22 October 1995 in a popular election
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are
appointed by the president from among the members of the National
Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by
by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 29 October-19
October-19 November 1995 (next to be held NA October 2000); prime minister
minister appointed by the president
election results: percent of vote-Benjamin vote--Benjamin William MKAPA 62%, MREMA
28%, LIPUMBA 6%, CHEYO 4%
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Dr. Salmin AMOUR was elected to that office on 22 October 1995
- cabinet:
- Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October-19 November 1995 (next to be held 29 October 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23note--the note - the president is both chief of state and head of
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government forin a popular election
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballotNA 29 October 2000); prime
election results: percent of vote--Benjamin vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 62%, 61.8%, Augustine Lyatonga MREMA
28%,6%, 6.4%, John Momose CHEYO 4%
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar;
- Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000 cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held NA October 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Omar Ali JUMA (since 23 November 1995); note - the president is both chief of state and head of governmentDr. Salmin AMOUR Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 22 29 October 19952000 cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National AssemblyOctober-19 November 1995 October 2000 (next to be held 29 NA October 2000); 2005); prime minister appointed by the president61.8%, Augustine Lyatonga MREMA 27.8%, 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 6.4%, 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4% 4.2%
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Prime Minister Frederick SUMAYE (since NA) does not function as the head of government
- head of government:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Prime Minister Frederick SUMAYE (since NA) does not function as the head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000
- cabinet:
- Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- election results:
- Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held NA October 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Omar Dr. Ali JUMA Mohammed SHEIN (since 23 November 1995); 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Frederick SUMAYE (since NA) does not function as the head of government
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Omar Dr. Ali JUMA Mohammed SHEIN (since 23 November 1995); 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Frederick SUMAYE (since NA) does not function as the head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
election results: Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president; percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held NA October 2005); prime minister appointed by the president election results: Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president; percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000
- cabinet:
- Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- election results:
- Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held NA October 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Frederick SUMAYE (since NA) does not function as the head of government
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Frederick SUMAYE (since NA) does not function as the head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
election results: Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president; percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held NA October 2005); prime minister appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000
- cabinet:
- Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held NA October 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assemblyelection results: Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president; percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held NA October 2005); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president; percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
- chief of state:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000
- cabinet:
- Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held 30 October 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA (since 23 November 1995); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected to that office on 29 October 2000
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held NA 30 October 2005); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Benjamin William MKAPA reelected president; percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2%
- chief of state:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was reelected to that office on 30 October 2005
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 14 December 2005(next to be held in December 2010);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jakaya KIKWETE elected president;
- percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 80.3%,
- Ibrahim LIPUMBA 11.7%,
- Freeman MBOWE 5.9%
chief of state: President Benjamin William MKAPA Jakaya KIKWETE (since 23 November 1995); 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Benjamin William MKAPA Jakaya KIKWETE (since 23 November 1995); 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was elected reelected to that office on 29 30 October 2000 2005
cabinet: Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, are appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms; terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 29 October 2000 (next 14 December 2005(next to be held 30 October 2005); in December 2010); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Benjamin William MKAPA reelected Jakaya KIKWETE elected president; percent of vote - Benjamin William MKAPA 71.7%, Jakaya KIKWETE 80.3%, Ibrahim Haruna LIPUMBA 16.3%, Augustine Lyatonga MREME 7.8%, John Momose CHEYO 4.2% 11.7%, Freeman MBOWE 5.9%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001)
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was reelected to that office on 30 October 2005
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 14 December 2005 (next to be held in December 2010);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jakaya KIKWETE elected president;
- percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 80.3%,
- Ibrahim LIPUMBA 11.7%,
- Freeman MBOWE 5.9%
chief of state: President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2001)
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was reelected to that office on 30 October 2005
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 14 December 2005(next 2005 (next to be held in December 2010); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Jakaya KIKWETE elected president; percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 80.3%, Ibrahim LIPUMBA 11.7%, Freeman MBOWE 5.9%
- chief of state:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001)
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was reelected to that office on 30 October 2005
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 14 December 2005 (next to be held in December 2010);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jakaya KIKWETE elected president;
- percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 80.3%,
- Ibrahim LIPUMBA 11.7%,
- Freeman MBOWE 5.9%
chief of state:
President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001)
note:
Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was reelected to that office on 30 October 2005
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 14 December 2005 (next to be held in December 2010); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Jakaya KIKWETE elected president; percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 80.3%, Ibrahim LIPUMBA 11.7%, Freeman MBOWE 5.9%
- chief of state:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005);
- Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001)
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Ali Mohamed SHEIN elected to that office on 31 October 2010, sworn in 3 November 2010
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 31 October 2010 (next to be held in 2015);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jakaya KIKWETE elected president;
- percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 61.2%,
- Wilbrod SLAA 26.3%,
- Ibrahim LIPUMBA 8.1%,
- other 4.5%
chief of state:
President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN (since 5 July 2001)
note:
Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Amani Abeid KARUME was reelected Ali Mohamed SHEIN elected to that office on 30 31 October 2005 2010, sworn in 3 November 2010
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 14 December 2005 on 31 October 2010 (next to be held in December 2010); 2015); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Jakaya KIKWETE elected president; percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 80.3%, 61.2%, Wilbrod SLAA 26.3%, Ibrahim LIPUMBA 11.7%, Freeman MBOWE 5.9% 8.1%, other 4.5%
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- chief of state:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005);
- Vice President Mohammed Gharib BILAL (since 6 November 2010);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Mohammed Gharib BILAL (since 6 November 2010)
note: Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Ali Mohamed SHEIN elected to that office on 31 October 2010, sworn in 3 November 2010
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 31 October 2010 (next to be held in 2015);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jakaya KIKWETE elected president;
- percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 61.2%,
- Willibrod SLAA 26.3%,
- Ibrahim LIPUMBA 8.1%,
- other 4.4%
chief of state:
President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN Gharib BILAL (since 5 July 2001); 6 November 2010); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Dr. Ali Mohammed SHEIN Gharib BILAL (since 5 July 2001) 6 November 2010)
note:
Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Ali Mohamed SHEIN elected to that office on 31 October 2010, sworn in 3 November 2010
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 October 2010 (next to be held in 2015); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Jakaya KIKWETE elected president; percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE 61.2%, Wilbrod Willibrod SLAA 26.3%, Ibrahim LIPUMBA 8.1%, other 4.5% 4.4%
- chief of state:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005);
- Vice President Mohammed Gharib BILAL (since 6 November 2010);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jakaya KIKWETE (since 21 December 2005); Vice President Mohammed Gharib BILAL (since 6 November 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 31 October 2010 (next to be held on 25 October 2015);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jakaya KIKWETE elected president;
- percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE (CCM) 61.2%,
- Willibrod SLAA (CHADEMA) 26.3%,
- Ibrahim LIPUMBA (CUF) 8.1%,
- other 4.4%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) elected Zanzibar president on 31 October 2010, sworn in 3 November 2010
chief of state:
head of government:note:cabinet:
Zanzibar elects a president who is head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Ali Mohamed SHEIN elected to that office on 31 October 2010, sworn in 3 November 2010the members of the National Assembly(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for
elections:five-year terms a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 October 2010 (next to be held in on 25 October 2015); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) elected Zanzibar president on 31 October 2010, sworn in 3 November 2010
- chief of state:
- President John MAGUFULI (since 5 November 2015);
- Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015);
- Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015);
- note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government busines in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in October 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- John MAGUFULI elected president;
- percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%,
- Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%,
- other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED 3%, other 5.6%
chief of state: President Jakaya KIKWETE John MAGUFULI (since 21 December 2005); 5 November 2015); Vice President Mohammed Gharib BILAL Samia SULUHU (since 6 5 November 2010); 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jakaya KIKWETE John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 21 December 2005); 5 November 2015); Vice President Mohammed Gharib BILAL Samia SULUHU (since 6 5 November 2010) 2015); note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government busines in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 25 October 2010 2015 (next to be held on 25 in October 2015); 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Jakaya KIKWETE John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - Jakaya KIKWETE John MAGUFULI (CCM) 61.2%, Willibrod SLAA 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 26.3%, Ibrahim LIPUMBA (CUF) 8.1%, 40%, other 4.4% 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) elected Zanzibar president on 31 October 2010, sworn in 3 November 2010 reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED 3%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President John MAGUFULI (since 5 November 2015);
- Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015);
- Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015);
- note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in October 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- John MAGUFULI elected president;
- percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%,
- Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%,
- other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6%
chief of state: President John MAGUFULI (since 5 November 2015); Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015); Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015); note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government busines business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in October 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015);
- Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015);
- Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015);
- note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in October 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- John MAGUFULI elected president;
- percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%,
- Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%,
- other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6%; the main opposition party in Zanzibar CUF boycotted the 20 March 2016 election rerun
chief of state: President John MAGUFULI MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015); Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015); Vice President Samia SULUHU (since 5 November 2015); note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in October 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar; matters; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6% 5.6%; the main opposition party in Zanzibar CUF boycotted the 20 March 2016 election rerun
- chief of state:
- President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015);
- Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015);
- Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015);
- note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in October 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- John MAGUFULI elected president;
- percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%,
- Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%,
- other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6%; the main opposition party in Zanzibar CUF boycotted the 20 March 2016 election rerun
chief of state: President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015); Vice President Samia SULUHU Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015); Vice President Samia SULUHU Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015); note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in October 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6%; the main opposition party in Zanzibar CUF boycotted the 20 March 2016 election rerun
- chief of state:
- President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015; sworn in for second 5-year term on 5 November 2020);
- Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015; sworn in for second 5-year term on 5 November 2020);
- Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015);
- note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015; reappointed 13 November 2020) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held 28 October 2020);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- John MAGUFULI elected president;
- percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%,
- Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%,
- other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6%; the main opposition party in Zanzibar CUF boycotted the 20 March 2016 election rerun
chief of state: President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015); 2015; sworn in for second 5-year term on 5 November 2020); Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015); 2015; sworn in for second 5-year term on 5 November 2020); Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015); note - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) 2015; reappointed 13 November 2020) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 25 October 2015 (next to be held in 28 October 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6%; the main opposition party in Zanzibar CUF boycotted the 20 March 2016 election rerun
- chief of state:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021);
- note - President John MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021;
- vice president Philip MPANGO;
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021);
- note - President John MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021;
- vice president (vacant);
- Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 October, 2020 (next to be held in October 2025);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- John MAGUFULI elected president;
- percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%,
- Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%,
- other 1.5% (2020)
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were held on 28 October, 2020 and CCM candidate Hussein MWINYI won with 76 percent of the vote followed by ACT-Wazalendo candidate Maalim Seif SHARIF with 19 percent of the vote
chief of state: President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015; sworn in for second 5-year term on 5 November 2020); Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015); 19 March 2021); note - President John MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021; vice president Philip MPANGO; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President John MAGUFULI, Dr. (since 5 November 2015; sworn in for second 5-year term on 5 November 2020); Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 5 November 2015); 19 March 2021); note - President John MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021; vice president (vacant); Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015; reappointed 13 November 2020) 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 25 October 2015 28 October, 2020 (next to be held 28 in October 2020); 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5% (2020)
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election elections were held on 25 October 2015 was annulled by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission 28 October, 2020 and rerun on 20 March 2016; President Ali Mohamed SHEIN reelected; CCM candidate Hussein MWINYI won with 76 percent of vote - Ali Mohamed SHEIN (CCM) 91.4%, Hamad Rashid MOHAMED (ADC) 3%, other 5.6%; the main opposition party in Zanzibar CUF boycotted vote followed by ACT-Wazalendo candidate Maalim Seif SHARIF with 19 percent of the 20 March 2016 election rerun vote
- chief of state:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- note - President John MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021;
- Vice President Philip MPANGO
- head of government:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021);
- Vice President Philip MPANGO;
- Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and head of the Cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2020 : John MAGUFULI reelected president;
2015 : John MAGUFULI elected president;
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%
chief of state: President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021); note - President John MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021; vice president Philip MPANGO; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government government; note - President John MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021; Vice President Philip MPANGO
head of government: President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021); note - Vice President John MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021; vice president (vacant); Philip MPANGO; Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 October, October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: 2020 : John MAGUFULI reelected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%
2015 : John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5% (2020)
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were held on 28 October, 2020 and CCM candidate October 2020; Hussein MWINYI won with 76 percent of the vote followed by ACT-Wazalendo candidate (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF with 19 percent of the vote (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%
- chief of state:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- note - following the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, then Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency;
- Vice President Philip MPANGO (since 31 March 2021)
- head of government:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021);
- Vice President Philip MPANGO;
- Prime Minister Kassim MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2020 : John MAGUFULI reelected president;
- percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%;
- note - President MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021 and his Vice President, Samia Suluhu HASSAN, assumed the office of the President on 19 March 2021
2015 : John MAGUFULI elected president;
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%
chief of state: President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; note - following the death of President John MAGUFULI died on 17 in March 2021; 2021, then Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency; Vice President Philip MPANGO (since 31 March 2021)
head of government: President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021); Vice President Philip MPANGO; Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2020 : John MAGUFULI reelected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6% 2.6%; note - President MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021 and his Vice President, Samia Suluhu HASSAN, assumed the office of the President on 19 March 2021
2015 : John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%
note: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%
- chief of state:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021)
- head of government:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2020 : John MAGUFULI reelected president;
- percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%;
- note - President MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021 and his Vice President, Samia Suluhu HASSAN, assumed the office of the President on 19 March 2021
2015 : John MAGUFULI elected president;
note 1: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%
note 2: the president is both chief of state and head of government
note 3: following the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, then Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency
chief of state: President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; note - following the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, then Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency; Vice President Philip MPANGO (since 31 March 2021)
head of government: President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021); Vice President Philip MPANGO; Prime Minister Kassim MAJALIWA (since 20 November 2015) has authority over the day-to-day functions of the government, is the leader of government business in the National Assembly, and is head of the Cabinet 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2020 : John MAGUFULI reelected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%; note - President MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021 and his Vice President, Samia Suluhu HASSAN, assumed the office of the President on 19 March 2021
2015 : John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%note: note 1: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%
note 2: the president is both chief of state and head of government
note 3: following the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, then Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency
- chief of state:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021)
- head of government:
- President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 29 October 2025
- election results:
- 2025 : Samia Suluhu HASSAN reelected; percent of vote - Samia Suluhu HASSAN (CCM) 97.7%, others 2.3%
- expected date of next election:
- October 2030
note 1: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%
note 2: the president is both chief of state and head of government
note 3: after the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency
chief of state: President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021)
head of government: President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election date: 29 October 2025
election results:2020 2025 : John MAGUFULI reelected president; Samia Suluhu HASSAN reelected; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%; note - President MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021 and his Vice President, Samia Suluhu HASSAN, assumed the office of the President on 19 March 2021 HASSAN (CCM) 97.7%, others 2.3%2015 : John MAGUFULI elected president; percent expected date of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5% next election: October 2030
note 1: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were election held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%
note 2: the president is both chief of state and head of government
note 3: following after the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, then Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency
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