Since the presidential elections in 2015, Tanzania's opposition has been restricted by a ban on opposition rallies and the stifling of independent media, sanctions, intimidation, and punishment of citizens for criticising President John P. Magufuli of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM, Swahili for "Revolutionary Party"). 
Tangu uchaguzi wa rais wa mwaka 2015, upinzani nchini Tanzania umebanwa na zuio la mikutano yao ya kisiasa sambamba na kubanwa kwa vyombo huru vya habari, ukamataji, vitisho na kuadhibiwa kwa raia wanaomkosoa Rais John P. Magufuli wa chama tawala cha Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM).