Tension grows ahead of Tanzania election

All eyes are on the looming elections in Tanzania.

On October 25th an estimated 23-million eligible voters will go to the polls to elect a new President, Members of Parliament, as well as councillors.

Outnumbered police keep an eye on massive political rallies

In the meantime, authorities are tightening security at campaign rallies following a report by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) sections of political parties were allegedly recruiting and training youth militia to cause violence during the election period.