Tanzania, Aug. 15 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has denied allegations that it sent its citizens to Zambia as mercenaries to interfere in the country's 2026 General Election, saying it has initiated diplomatic efforts to establish the facts behind the claims.

The allegations were made by National Restoration Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, who claimed that Tanzanians had been sent to Zambia to influence the electoral process.

In a video circulating on social media, Mr Mundubile alleged that there was a plan to use what he described as "Tanzanian tactics" to influence the election outcome.

"Zambia is not Tanzania. Those who think they can bring here tactics that work in Tanzania will never succe...