Tanzania: 2025 election violence still traumatises, one year on
Summary
Tanzania is marking one year since the October 29, 2025 election and the violence that followed. President Samia Suluhu Hassan won 98 percent of the vote after most opposition candidates were excluded; security forces suppressed days of protests, and government critics say they still fear abduction, arbitrary arrest, and politically motivated prosecutions.Key Facts
- The election took place on October 29, 2025.
- Samia Suluhu Hassan won 98 percent of the vote.
- Most opposition candidates were excluded from the election.
- Days of protests followed the vote.
- Security forces suppressed the protests.
- Government critics say they continue to fear abduction, arbitrary arrest, and politically motivated prosecutions.
- Tanzania marked the first anniversary of the election violence on October 30, 2026.
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