Bruised CCM faces tough unity test despite John Magufuli’s win in Tanzania

Opposition supporters at a rally in Jangwani, Dar Es Salaam, a week before the polls. [PHOTO: PIUS CHERUIYOT/STANDARD

DAR ES SALAAM: Last week’s Tanzanian General Election is likely to change the East African nation politically forever.

For the first time, Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) faced its stiffest challenge since introduction of multiparty politics in 1992.