Many people in Tanzania are starting the day with a sense of concern as news spreads about planned protests that could shape the events of the hours ahead. In different towns, conversations are focused on what might happen and how the demonstrations could influence daily routines. For some, the plans are a sign of growing
CNN journalist Larry Madowo has once again found himself at the centre of a tense international storm after revealing what he believes are attempts by the Tanzanian government to punish him for exposing its reported abuses on October 29. In his latest remarks, he explains that the backlash began soon after his report detailed how
Concerns raised by foreign governments over Tanzania’s recent election turmoil have continued to attract global attention, with a new joint statement calling for accountability and respect for human rights. The message from the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway and 13 other European nations paints a troubling picture of what followed the country’s elections, pointing to deadly
Bodies from the recent deadly violence in Tanzania are feared to be secretly destroyed, with new claims saying they are being taken to cement factories, burned, and crushed to hide what truly happened. These allegations have caused widespread fear as many families still cannot find their loved ones after the election unrest, and some witnesses
Fear and uncertainty have driven a group of Tanzanian opposition figures to flee their country and seek refuge in Kenya. What they describe is a desperate escape from a system they believe no longer tolerates dissenting voices. The group, made up of members and supporters of the CHADEMA party, arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday, November
Tanzania is facing a tense political moment as the government extends an olive branch to the opposition after days of deadly post-election violence that have shaken the nation. The unrest, which erupted after disputed results, has drawn the attention of human rights groups and international observers who warn that Tanzania’s democracy and civil freedoms are
Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema has rejected the presidential election results that declared Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner, saying no real election took place in the country. The party accused the electoral commission of fabricating figures to give legitimacy to a process it described as fraudulent and manipulated. In a statement issued on Saturday, November 1,
Tanzania is facing a tense and uncertain moment after the announcement of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landslide victory in the recent general election. The country’s electoral commission declared on Saturday, November 1, 2025, that Hassan had secured nearly 98 percent of the total votes cast, granting her another five-year term to lead the East African
Tanzania is facing growing unrest after its October 29 General Election, with protests spreading across several towns and regions. Tension remains high as media reports claim that President Samia Suluhu Hassan held separate phone conversations with Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The discussions are said to have taken place on the
Tanzania is facing one of its darkest moments after reports emerged that 700 young protesters were shot dead by police during violent post-election demonstrations. The country has been thrown into mourning and disbelief as families struggle to come to terms with the scale of the tragedy. The protests erupted shortly after Tuesday’s polls, with crowds