Tanzania: Civil servants, students to stay home after polls

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kieran Burke with Reuters, AFPOctober 30, 2025 at 09:00 AM

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On October 30, 2025, Tanzania held general elections amid reports of violence and protests due to opposition candidates being jailed or barred from running. President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win a second term for her ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. In response to the unrest, government workers were ordered to work from home unless necessary, while students were instructed to stay at home on Thursday. The internet remained blocked in parts of the country, and military and police checkpoints were established in Dar es Salaam. Journalists faced difficulties covering the polls due to restricted access and accreditation issues.

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Gerson Msigwa 50% Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ×280% Dar es Salaam ×480% Samia Suluhu Hassan ×4100% Tanzania ×7100%

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tanzanian elections 100% election violence 80% president samia suluhu hassan 70% internet blackout 70% students stay home 60% polling stations vandalized 60% opposition exclusion 60% journalist accreditation 50% curfew imposed 50% civil servants 50%

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Center (-0.10)

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90%

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Tanzania

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