Tanzania’s president has defended the police response to post-election protests, following nationwide criticism of excessive force used against demonstrators. Authorities argue the crackdown was necessary to maintain order, while rights groups are calling for independent investigations. This video outlines what triggered the unrest, how police responded, and the broader implications for civil liberties and political stability in Tanzania.


Tanzania Poll Violence: President Hassan Blamed Foreign Hand For Unrest

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Tanzania's President Defends Brutal Crackdown on Post-Poll Protests 

A tanzanian court charged at least 240 people with treason following the nation's deadly election protests. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared winner of the election with 98% of the vote, but the opposition, which was barred from contesting, denounced the poll as a sham. tensions remain high as citizens and observers question the legitimacy of the results and the country's political stability.

Tanzania's President Blamed for Shattering Nation's Aura of Stability


The African Union Election Observation Mission has declared Tanzania’s recent 2025 elections compromised, citing serious irregularities in voting, transparency, and fairness. Reports include ballot manipulation, restricted observer access, exclusion of opposition parties, and a nationwide internet shutdown.


Tanzanian Government Declares Elections Free And Fair, Refutes Claims

Tanzania’s courts have been barred from challenging President Samia Suluhu’s election victory, solidifying her position amid ongoing political debates. The decision has raised questions about judicial independence, election fairness, and political stability in the country.

Tanzania Courts Barred from Challenging Samia Suluhu’s Victory

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There were two main contenders, including Tundu Lissu, who is being held on treason charges he denies, and Luhaga Mpina of the ACT-Wazalendo Party, but he was excluded on legal technicalities. Sixteen fringe parties, none of whom ever had any significant public support, were allowed to run.

Tanzania President Samia wins again, bags 98% votes; hundreds feared dead in election unrest

Tanzania is under curfew with a nationwide Internet blackout following violent protests during the October 29, 2025 elections. President Samia Suluhu Hassan faced minor opposition after major challengers were jailed or disqualified. Reports of dozens killed, heavy security, and schools closed highlight escalating unrest. Watch for latest updates on this unprecedented political crisis in East Africa.


Tanzanian opposition says around 700 killed in protests

Tanzania is under curfew with a nationwide Internet blackout following violent protests during the October 29, 2025 elections. President Samia Suluhu Hassan faced minor opposition after major challengers were jailed or disqualified. Reports of dozens killed, heavy security, and schools closed highlight escalating unrest. Watch for latest updates on this unprecedented political crisis in East Africa.

Tanzania Crisis: Over 30 Killed In Violent Protests, Massive Blackout 

With the opposition weakened, rivals co-opted and reforms stalled, Tanzania’s president Samia Suluhu Hassan faces little resistance at the ballot box on October 26.

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As Tanzania approaches election in October, divisions within the ruling party and a fragmented opposition could shape the country's political future. Watch the video to find out more on this!


Tanzania democracy crisis: is tanzania sliding into electoral authoritarianism?

A treason charge and the exclusion of the main opposition is drawing attention before october polls in Tanzania. Tanzania’s electoral commission has barred the main opposition party, chadema, from contesting presidential and parliamentary elections due to take place later this year.

Tanzania's Opposition Party Barred From October Polls

Tanzanian opposition party leader Tundu Lissu was on Thursday charged with treason, a capital offence, for comments he made last week that prosecutors said called on the public to launch a rebellion and disrupt an election due this year.

Tanzania: Opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason

Tanzania’s economy is growing rapidly, projected to expand by 6% this year, driven by significant infrastructure investments. However, this growth is coming at a cost to the Tanzanian shilling, which has weakened by 8.9% in 2025, making it the world’s worst-performing currency. Watch in for more details!

Tanzania's shilling declines 8.9%, world's worst-performing currency

Tanzanian opposition party Chadema on Wednesday said three of its members were killed in incidents linked to local elections and accused the authorities of rigging the vote.

Three opposition candidates killed as Tanzania holds local election

China and Tanzania held the joint military exercise. The joint exercise is carrying out under the theme of joint counter-terrorism military operations.

China, Tanzania hold joint military drill in backdrop of anti-terror operations

Earth has a weird volcano located in Tanzania which, while continuously erupting carbonatite lava, is also sinking inside the ground at a speed of 1.4 inches per annum in the last decade.

This volcano, with continuous eruption of magma, is sinking inside Earth. Here's why

The death toll in East Africa has risen significantly due to torrential rains brought about by cyclone Hidaya which made landfall in the coast of Kenya and Tanzania. The region has never faced a cyclone before, so how did the governments in these nations deal with the emergency?

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At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Thursday. Tanzania and other countries in East Africa -- a region highly vulnerable to climate change -- have been pounded by heavier than usual rainfall during the current rainy season, with dozens of deaths also reported in Kenya.

At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa

Conservationists and Kenyan officials are urging Tanzania to restrict trophy hunters to its heartland, to protect Kenyan elephants, after three of them were shot across the border in recent months. Watch in for more details!

Kenya urges Tanzania to restrict trophy hunters

Eight children and one adult died, while 78 others were hospitalised after eating sea turtle flesh on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, authorities said Saturday (Mar 9).

Eight children among 9 dead, dozens hospitalised after consuming sea turtle meat in Tanzania's Zanzibar

Tanzania's Foreign Minister January Makamba said on Thursday (Feb 22) that India has not forgotten its roots as a global south country, pointing out that New Delhi has taken a leadership role not just with Africa, but the global south generally.

Very happy India took a leadership role in Global South: Tanzania foreign minister

Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal at the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi, Tanzania Foreign Minister January Makamba said, 'The State visit of President of Tanzania to India last year was very important. It catapulted our relations in the higher level, a lot of agreements were made, it really elevated already existing good relations between our two countries...' Watch to know more!

'As India rises, it hasn't forgotten its roots as a country in global south': Tanzania FM

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