Exit of Samia's deputy at CCM – last of a dynamic trio – signals season of intrigue

The July 29 departure of Samia Suluhu Hassan's deputy from the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), following the sacking of two party stalwarts from the cabinet, signals sweeping changes in Tanzania's leadership ranks ahead of the forthcoming elections.

Political heavyweight Abdulrahman Kinana resigned as the ruling party's vice chairperson, citing the need to rest due to "fatigue".