Tanzanian president begins second term after disputed election

Tanzanian president President John Magufuli, middle, walks to the dais after inspecting a guard of honour (Stringer/AP)

Tanzania’s populist President John Magufuli took the oath of office for a second five-year term amid tight security after the opposition called for a fresh election, the disbandment of the electoral commission and an “endless peaceful demonstration” over the October 28 vote.

Mr Magufuli over the weekend said he will not pursue another term amid some concerns that the ruling party, which won nearly all parliament seats, might try to extend the presidency’s two-term limit.