Tanzania's vice president resigns after power struggle with president

In Tanzania, Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigned on September 4, 2021, after less than a year in office. His resignation is linked to a power struggle with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following violent protests and a crackdown on dissent after the October 2020 elections. The unrest resulted in over 500 deaths, raising concerns about the state of democracy in the country.