DODOMA, Nov. 12 -- THE 13th Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania, convened tomorrow in Dodoma, is a special session that could witness the appointment of a new Prime Minister to replace Kassim Majaliwa.

Tanzanians are eager to see a figure with strong influence within the ruling party and broad acceptance across political divides to sustain the nations development agenda.

This development follows the announcement by outgoing Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa that he will not seek re-election as a Member of Parliament a move that, according to the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, disqualifies him from continuing to hold the premiership.

The swearing in of newly elected Members of Parliament began yesterday, and now...