Curfew declared in Tanzania’s capital amid election-day protests

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete October 29, 2025 at 07:35 PM
Curfew declared in Tanzania’s capital amid election-day protests

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On October 29, 2025, police in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's capital, implemented a curfew following election-day protests. Demonstrators burned a local police station and removed banners supporting President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is projected to secure re-election. The unrest was fueled by the disqualification of her main opponents from running for office.

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election-day protests 90% curfew 80% opponents barred from running 70% dar es salaam 70% demonstrators burned police station 60% president samia suluhu hassan 60%

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Dar es Salaam

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