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Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi expelled from ruling party after resignation
The decision, made by the CCM party under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, follows Nchimbi's recent calls for a new constitution.
The short version
- Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for alleged "indiscipline."
- Nchimbi resigned earlier this week after just 10 months in office, making him the first vice president in Tanzania's history to step down.
- Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi has been nominated to succeed Nchimbi, subject to parliamentary approval.
Key facts
- Emmanuel Nchimbi resigned as vice president on Tuesday morning, sharing his resignation letter on Instagram and stating that he would retire from public life.[BBC News]
- The ruling CCM party expelled Nchimbi during an extraordinary meeting chaired by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.[BBC News]
- Nchimbi recently made public remarks urging Tanzanians to "fight for a new constitution" following a highly disputed presidential election last October.[BBC News]
- Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi has been nominated as Nchimbi's successor.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The CCM party did not provide specific details regarding the exact nature of the indiscipline allegations against Nchimbi.[BBC News]