Tanzania, Feb. 9 -- Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has assured envoys and representatives of international organisations that Tanzania will hold free, fair and credible elections.

This year, Tanzania is expected to hold civic polls to elect street, hamlet and village leaders, while the elections for Councillors, Members of Parliament (MPs) and the President are slated for next year.

Speaking during the diplomatic sherry party held at the State House in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, the Head of State said the country was determined to realise fundamental human rights through participation in public affairs and upholding democracy during the upcoming civic polls.

"We will ensure that democratic space is open for all, adherenc...