Following the elections in Tanzania

The elections in Tanzania on October 29, 2025, were marred by widespread unrest and violence, particularly in Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city. The elections were marred by the disqualification of key opposition politicians, including Tundu Lissu of Chadema and Luhaga Mpina of the Alliance for Change and Transparency, sparking protests among citizens. Demonstrators in Dar es Salaam defied the curfew, clashed with police, and were met with tear gas and gunfire. Amnesty International reported at least two deaths—a civilian and a police officer—as a result of the violence. Roads were blocked, polling stations were set on fire, and internet connections were disrupted. The incumbent president of the ruling party, Samia Suluhu Hassan, who has been in power since the death of her predecessor, was considered a shoo-in given the controversial election environment. Opposition groups and human rights organizations condemned the crackdown on dissent and the disqualifications as undermining the fairness of the election. The government deployed the military to restore order and imposed curfews in the affected areas. Following the elections in Tanzania, which were marred by unrest, protests spread throughout the country. Demonstrators also crossed into Kenya, blocking roads and tearing down posters of President Samia. Two people were killed in chases with Tanzanian police. The protesters accuse the government of undermining democracy, citing the imprisonment of the main opposition leader and the exclusion of another opposition figure from the election. Election day itself was marred by clashes, particularly in the capital, Dar es Salaam. The protests in Tanzania's major cities escalated as opposition supporters denounced Wednesday's presidential and parliamentary elections as a farce. Hundreds of protesters also crossed into Kenyan territory, blocking roads, lighting bonfires, and tearing down posters of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Kenyan police announced that two people died while fleeing Tanzanian police. Anger grew on Thursday after the election commission began announcing the results. Samia received almost 95% of the vote in the southwestern province of Mbea. She is also leading in many other constituencies on the mainland and in Zanzibar. Members of the European Union (EU) called the election a "fraud" that had been "playing out for months." Gunsong was heard in the city of Mwanza, while clashes broke out in the capital, Dodoma, and in Dar es Salaam. Kenya warned its citizens against joining the protests in the border town of Namanga. Tanzanian police used tear gas to disperse the protesters. The election has raised serious concerns about democratic processes and political freedom in Tanzania. Despite internet shutdowns and security restrictions, online protests continue to be coordinated. The situation remains tense, and protests and demands for electoral reform persist. @https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/world/2025-10-31-protests-spread-across-tanzania-after-elections-marred-by-unrest