Tanzania poll: John Magufuli wins presidency for ruling CCM

Tanzania’s governing CCM party candidate John Magufuli has won the presidential election with 58% of the vote, the electoral commission says.

His main rival Edward Lowassa, who earlier demanded a recount, took nearly 40% of the ballots cast, according to provisional results.

The opposition Ukawa coalition candidate claims he has won with 62% of the vote.

The elections on Sunday were the most competitive in the country’s history.

BBC