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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes the oath during the inauguration ceremony held in Dodoma, Tanzania, on Monday. Photo: Tanzania State House
OPINION

Tanzania’s elections  judged by processes not numbers

Despite being roundly condemned as a sham by foreign observer missions, deluded Tanzanian authorities insist the 2025 general elections were above reproach

  • Michael Minja
8 min read
A Tanzanian commission investigating deadly unrest following the October 2025 general election has recommended national reconciliation, criminal investigations and fast-tracking a new Constitution by 2028. Photo: Wainaina Mburu
AFRICA

Tanzania’s post-election violence raises doubts over credibility of 2025 polls

Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000

  • Michael Minja
3 min read