Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, stating he was convinced "beyond doubt" that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy, with his departure set to take effect on 4 September. The resignation comes days after authorities suspended the MwanaHALISI newspaper — which had reported on alleged pressure on Nchimbi to step down — raising questions about the circumstances of his exit. The development adds political uncertainty in Tanzania (an East African nation where Hassan, who took office in 2021, has faced criticism from opposition groups for rolling back early democratic reforms) as she now faces the task of selecting a new deputy at a sensitive moment.