Eligible voters go to poll in Tanazania

Polls have opened in Tanzania’s general election, following nationwide reports of restricted internet access plus the arrest of an opposition leader in the semi-autonomous islands of Zanzibar.

Voters have until 16:00 local time to cast their ballot results are expected to be announced within one week.

President John Magufuli is seeking a second term in office after his Chama Cha Mapenduzi (CCM) party has governed Tanzania for decades.

His main challenger is Tundu Lissu of the biggest opposition party, Chadema, who survived an assassination attempt three years ago.

15 candidates are running for president including former foreign minister Bernard Membe, a critic of Mr Magufuli who defected from the ruling party.