Observers say Tanzania's presidential vote is already flawed
FILE - In this Friday, May 5, 2017 file photo, Tanzanian opposition politician Zitto Kabwe, right, speaks at the national assembly in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

FILE - In this Friday, May 5, 2017 file photo, Tanzanian opposition politician Zitto Kabwe, right, speaks at the national assembly in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

Oct. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Friday, July 5, 2019 file photo, Maasai tribesmen hang out in the village of Loibor Siret, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

FILE - In this Friday, July 5, 2019 file photo, Maasai tribesmen hang out in the village of Loibor Siret, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

Oct. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, July 11, 2020 file photo, President John Magufuli speaks at the national congress of his ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, July 11, 2020 file photo, President John Magufuli speaks at the national congress of his ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

Oct. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 file photo, the opposition CHADEMA party's Tundu Lissu, left, hands over his electoral nomination form to Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Judge Semistocles Kaijage, right, in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 file photo, the opposition CHADEMA party's Tundu Lissu, left, hands over his electoral nomination form to Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Judge Semistocles Kaijage, right, in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

Oct. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, July 11, 2020 file photo, party members attend the national congress of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, July 11, 2020 file photo, party members attend the national congress of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

Oct. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 file photo, President John Magufuli, left, who seeks a second five-year term, hands over his electoral nomination form to Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Judge Semistocles Kaijage, right, in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 file photo, President John Magufuli, left, who seeks a second five-year term, hands over his electoral nomination form to Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Judge Semistocles Kaijage, right, in Dodoma, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo, File)

Oct. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 file photo, Tanzania's President John Magufuli holds up a ceremonial spear and shield to signify the beginning of his presidency, shortly after swearing an oath during his inauguration ceremony at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo/Khalfan Said, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 file photo, Tanzania's President John Magufuli holds up a ceremonial spear and shield to signify the beginning of his presidency, shortly after swearing an oath during his inauguration ceremony at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo/Khalfan Said, File)

Oct. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 file photo, President John Magufu gestures during an election rally in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo/Khalfan Said, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 file photo, President John Magufu gestures during an election rally in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzanians are due to go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with the future of one of Africa's most populous countries at stake and, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo/Khalfan Said, File)

Oct. 25, 2020 04:00 AM EDT