Tanzania's CCM party expels VP Emmanuel Nchimbi for indiscipline and names Deogratius Ndejembi as his successor
- Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for indiscipline following his decision earlier this week to resign as the country's vice-president after 10 months in the job.
- The 54-year-old has made some controversial remarks in recent weeks - including urging Tanzanians to "fight for a new constitution" - pointing to a possible fallout with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
- He was Samia's running mate in last October's disputed presidential election, which saw hundreds killed in post-poll unrest.
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- Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for indiscipline following his decision earlier this week to resign as the country's vice-president after 10 months in the job.
- The 54-year-old has made some controversial remarks in recent weeks - including urging Tanzanians to "fight for a new constitution" - pointing to a possible fallout with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
- He was Samia's running mate in last October's disputed presidential election, which saw hundreds killed in post-poll unrest.
Sources: BBC News