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On 29 October 2025, Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan was re-elected with nearly 98% of the vote amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud and repression. Opposition parties were barred, key leaders jailed, and protests erupted nationwide, resulting in hundreds to possibly thousands of deaths amid a government crackdown, internet blackout, and curfews. International observers condemned the election as neither free nor fair.
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Tanzania's presidential inauguration took place in Dodoma with limited attendance, following days of election protests, violence, and military deployment. The election was marred by opposition rejection, casualties, and internet shutdowns, with ongoing unrest and international concern over electoral integrity and human rights.
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Last week’s Tanzanian elections, marked by ballot stuffing, violence, and opposition disqualification, drew international criticism. The AU and SADC reported electoral irregularities and unrest, with opposition claims of over 1,000 deaths amid government denials. The situation highlights ongoing political repression and violence in Tanzania.