Tanzania tells students to stay home after tense election

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kieran Burke with Reuters, AFPOctober 30, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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On October 30, 2025, Tanzania held a general election marked by violence and protests following the exclusion of key opposition candidates. President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to secure her second term in office despite challenges from jailed or disqualified opponents. In response to post-election unrest, authorities ordered government workers and students to remain at home on Thursday. The internet blackout continued, with military and police checkpoints 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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Tanzania

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