Protests in Tanzania as Voters Head to the Polls

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Matthew Mpoke BiggOctober 29, 2025 at 07:33 PM

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On October 29, 2025, Tanzania held a general election amid protests and internet disruptions. President Samia Suluhu Hassan faced voters without main opposition leader Magdalena Katto, who was barred from running due to treason charges, and another opponent disqualified by the electoral commission. This follows similar trends in recent African elections where top challengers are excluded. Human rights groups accuse the government of suppressing opposition through arrests and disappearances, leading to questions about the election's legitimacy. The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party seeks to maintain its long-standing grip on power since Tanzania embraced multiparty democracy in the 1990s.

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