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Utafiti: Journal of African Perspectives
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As a result of the October 2010 elections, President Kikwete and his dominant Revolutionary Party (‘Chama cha Mapinduzi’, CCM) were faced by a substantially strengthened political opposition and by vocal criticism by civil society organisations, but nevertheless remained fully in control. Much attention focussed on discussions about a review of the constitution, but these centred on procedural aspects and did not yet go as far as dealing with the substance of a new constitution. The parliament became much more assertive in attempts to control and criticise the government. Internal power struggles between various CCM factions were evident as the party tried to regain some of its lost public credibility. Zanzibar issues were much less in the limelight than in previous years. Macroeconomic performance remained relatively satisfactory and continued to be commended by international institutions, but the population saw little concrete progress and was increasingly dissatisfied with the services provided by state institutions. There was, however, no sign of a popular uprising.