instability in TanzaniaAfter the president was re-elected with 98% of the vote in light of electoral fraud, he lurks in the streets. Added to this are the doubts surrounding leader Samia Salouh Hassan placed For a number of his family members in the government.
According to published information, it could have been Suluhu connected And to his son-in-law at the Ministry of Finance; His brother-in-law is in the Ministry of Health; As Deputy Minister of Education for his daughter; In a “private” seat as a deputy for one of his daughters; As chief of defense of a friend and at the same time a priest who oversaw his weddingFinally, his niece became Deputy Minister of Labor.
Tanzania passes “The worst wave of electoral violence in the country’s history”According to linked He presses. The president stated a week ago that her government “may lose access to international financing,” and this is seen as one of the measures keeping the country afloat.
The Tanzanian president said, “We have to look for funds internally using the resources that God has given us.” The elections held on October 29 in this eastern African country witnessed three days of protests. The opposition confirmed that more than 2,000 people died during the riots.
The truth is that the president’s inauguration ceremony did not allow citizens to attend, although they were allowed to attend on previous occasions. The swearing-in took place in the country’s football stadiums. Only some members of the ruling party, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and several African presidents attended the conference.
Street tension
After three days of election protests where many deaths were recorded and businesses remained closed to avoid them Acts of vandalism and lootingEmployees continue to work from home.
“The truth is that No legitimate elections were held In Tanzania. “It is a mockery of democracy,” said the statement issued by opposition political party spokesman Tundu Lissu.
Tanzanian riot police officers carry the lifeless body of a man during protests.
Moreover, the former Tanzanian parliamentarian did this Several months in prison After he was accused of “treason” for calling for “electoral reforms” that were, according to him, “necessary for holding free and fair elections.”
Another opposition figure A clear signof the ACT-Wazalendo party, was disqualified from running for president. The opening session was attended by the presidents of Mozambique, Zambia, Burundi and Somalia. For his part, the Kenyan President said: William RutoHe called for “dialogue” between the two parties.
Hundreds of “traitors”
the Tanzanian Attorney General’s Office About one hundred people (98) were charged with the crime of “high treason” for their alleged participation in the massive protests against the October 29 elections.
Based on the judicial documents that he reviewed Reuters, The Tanzanian Attorney General’s Office argued before the lower court Dar es SalaamThe economic capital of the country, the defendants “had the intention of obstructing the 2025 general elections with the aim of intimidating the government.” No public figure was arrested.
American alert
United States Government, by authorization Donald TrumpIt urged its citizens to reconsider their planned trips to Tanzania due to multiple protests.
he Ministry of Foreign Affairs The North American country has raised its travel alert for Tanzania due to “civil unrest, violent crimes, terrorist threats, and systematic persecution of LGBT people.”
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan casts her vote at a polling station in Dodoma.
“Demonstrations can be unpredictable. The ministry headed by Marco Rubio indicated that the Tanzanian government is increasing the security presence around the protests, which includes checkpoints and roadblocks.
USA He warned that “violent crimes are common.” Tanzaniaincluding assaults, sexual assaults, robberies, and vehicle hijackings. Moreover, they point out that “Local police have limited resources To respond effectively to serious crimes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirms that the “terrorist threat” exists in the country, especially in the Mtwara region in the south of the country. TanzaniaClose to the border with Mozambique.
“It was members of the gay and lesbian community Arrest, stalking and harassment“They warned the United States.
Exit guide
cabinet Marco Rubio It presented a series of specific security recommendations in the event that violence escalates and its citizens still decide to travel there Tanzania.
They urged travelers to get… Planning to leave the country in case of emergency This does not depend on the US government. At the same time, they encouraged people to monitor local media or “always be aware of their surroundings.”
We also recommend that you always carry a copy of your passport, keep official documents in a safe place, monitor your food, stay alert in tourist places and “Avoid public displays of affection, especially between same-sex couples.”.