Tanzania held elections on October 29, 2025, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan seeking reelection after the two main opposition parties were disqualified from participating in the presidential race, leaving only 16 candidates from smaller parties.</span

Financial Times

The Globe and Mail

Tanzania held elections on October 29, 2025, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan seeking reelection after the two main opposition parties were disqualified from participating in the presidential race, leaving only 16 candidates from smaller parties.

Protests erupted across multiple Tanzanian cities during and after the election, with Amnesty International reporting two deaths while other sources suggested higher casualty figures, prompting authorities to impose curfews and deploy military forces.</span

Protests erupted across multiple Tanzanian cities during and after the election, with Amnesty International reporting two deaths while other sources suggested higher casualty figures, prompting authorities to impose curfews and deploy military forces.

The Tanzanian government shut down internet access nationwide during the unrest and ordered public servants to work from home, while roadblocks manned by the army were established across the country to restrict movement of non-essential personnel.</span

TheCable

The Hindu

The Tanzanian government shut down internet access nationwide during the unrest and ordered public servants to work from home, while roadblocks manned by the army were established across the country to restrict movement of non-essential personnel.

Opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains imprisoned on treason charges for calling for electoral reforms, while ACT-Wazalendo presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina was barred from running after the attorney general cited procedural violations.</span

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Africanews

Opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains imprisoned on treason charges for calling for electoral reforms, while ACT-Wazalendo presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina was barred from running after the attorney general cited procedural violations.

Early election results showed President Hassan winning 96.99 percent of votes in eight constituencies, while European Parliament lawmakers declared the elections neither free nor fair and called for democratic partners to defend human rights.</span

ISS Africa

Newsday

Early election results showed President Hassan winning 96.99 percent of votes in eight constituencies, while European Parliament lawmakers declared the elections neither free nor fair and called for democratic partners to defend human rights.

The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party has governed Tanzania since independence in 1961, making it one of Africa's longest-serving ruling parties, with observers noting the country's slide toward electoral authoritarianism in recent years.</span

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The Conversation

The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party has governed Tanzania since independence in 1961, making it one of Africa's longest-serving ruling parties, with observers noting the country's slide toward electoral authoritarianism in recent years.

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Tanzania's election represents a complete sham orchestrated by an authoritarian regime that has systematically eliminated opposition through violence and intimidation. The ruling party has jailed opposition leaders on trumped-up treason charges, banned major parties, and overseen the killing and disappearance of critics to ensure their fraudulent victory.

Tanzania's election represents a complete sham orchestrated by an authoritarian regime that has systematically eliminated opposition through violence and intimidation. The ruling party has jailed opposition leaders on trumped-up treason charges, banned major parties, and overseen the killing and disappearance of critics to ensure their fraudulent victory.</span

Tanzanias ruling party has crushed the opposition  the elections are a mere formality

October elections will reveal the extent of Tanzanias democratic decline

Tanzania shaken by unprecedented protests at ‘sham election’

Tanzania's election demonstrates the country's commitment to democratic progress under President Hassan's leadership, with economic growth reaching 5.5% and new electoral reforms strengthening institutions. The government has lifted political rally bans, provided billions in party subsidies, and promises constitutional reform while maintaining stability.

Tanzania's election demonstrates the country's commitment to democratic progress under President Hassan's leadership, with economic growth reaching 5.5% and new electoral reforms strengthening institutions. The government has lifted political rally bans, provided billions in party subsidies, and promises constitutional reform while maintaining stability.</span

Hassan to prioritise Tanzanias economic growth if re-elected

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Samia: My election promise to Tanzanians

Samia highlights economic progress, reaffirms commitment to new constitution

Tanzania Election Sparks Deadly Protests, Internet Shutdown

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Tanzania's election represents a complete sham orchestrated by an authoritarian regime that has systematically destroyed democracy. The ruling party eliminated all meaningful opposition through treason charges, disappearances and killings, leaving citizens with no choice but fake candidates. Mass protests erupted as Tanzanians rejected this electoral farce, with crowds demanding military intervention to restore genuine democracy and hold fresh elections.

Tanzania's election represents a complete sham orchestrated by an authoritarian regime that has systematically destroyed democracy. The ruling party eliminated all meaningful opposition through treason charges, disappearances and killings, leaving citizens with no choice but fake candidates. Mass protests erupted as Tanzanians rejected this electoral farce, with crowds demanding military intervention to restore genuine democracy and hold fresh elections.</span

Tanzania's election showcases remarkable economic progress and democratic reforms under President Hassan's leadership. The economy grew from 3.9% to 5.5%, exports increased to $8.7 billion, and new electoral laws strengthened democratic institutions. Hassan delivered on promises of political reconciliation, lifted rally bans, and committed to constitutional reform, proving her administration's dedication to inclusive growth and institutional strengthening.

Tanzania's election showcases remarkable economic progress and democratic reforms under President Hassan's leadership. The economy grew from 3.9% to 5.5%, exports increased to $8.7 billion, and new electoral laws strengthened democratic institutions. Hassan delivered on promises of political reconciliation, lifted rally bans, and committed to constitutional reform, proving her administration's dedication to inclusive growth and institutional strengthening.</span

Tanzania Election Sparks Deadly Protests, Internet Shutdown

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