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An overview of Zanzibar, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

A chronology of key events

The handcuffing of pregnant prisoners in hospital is branded "unacceptable" by Nicola Sturgeon.

Tanzania's ruling party agrees to share power with the opposition on the islands of Zanzibar, officials say.

Armed robbers kidnap a security van driver and steal thousands of pounds from his vehicle.

Tanzania's President-elect Jakaya Kikwete tells the BBC that calming tensions in Zanzibar is his "biggest concern" after recent poll violence.

Jakaya Kikwete appears to have won Tanzania's presidential election after gaining 80.2% of the vote.

Tanzania's governing party takes an initial lead in parliamentary and presidential poll results.

Voters in the east African country of Tanzania go to the polls on Wednesday to choose a new president and parliament.


Zanzibar's President Amani Karume is sworn in after being re-elected in a controversial poll.

Zanzibar's President Amani Karume is re-elected after Sunday's poll, the election commission announces.

The security forces on Tanzania's Zanzibar islands break up a crowd of opposition supporters claiming victory in Sunday's poll.

Voters in Tanzania's semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar hope elections this time round will be peaceful.

Zanzibar is pressing ahead with presidential and legislative elections.

Zanzibar's polls take place on Sunday despite the delay of mainland elections in Tanzania, the election commission says.

At least 17 opposition supporters are injured, five sustaining bullet wounds, in clashes with Zanzibar's police.

Zanzibar's main opposition party is planning to hold a rally in defiance of new regulations published ahead of October's poll.

Zanzibar's main opposition party threatens mass street protests claiming there are attempts to rig October's polls.

Four people are held by police after an explosion at a ruling party office in Zanzibar, as political tension remains high.

Zanzibar's main opposition leader is allowed to register as a voter for October's election after appealing against his initial refusal.

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