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Tanzania elections: At-a-glance summary

Tanzania's President and Chama Cha Mapinduzi flagbearer John Magufuli (left) and former MP and presidential candidate for main opposition party Chadema Tundu Lissu. FILE PHOTOS | AFP

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By  Aggrey Mutambo

Editor - Africa & International

Nation Media Group

About 29 million Tanzanians head to the polls on Wednesday to elect new leaders. 

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