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Tanzania president being sworn in after election marred by violence

Tanzania president being sworn in after election marred by violence

Summary

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is being sworn in for a second term after an election with reports of violence and claims it was unfair. Her victory was declared with 98% of the vote, but opposition groups and international observers have raised concerns about the election process and its aftermath.

Key Facts

  • Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is starting her second term.
  • She won the election with 98% of the vote.
  • The election faced criticisms due to violent protests.
  • Opposition parties described the election as unfair and claimed the results were manipulated.
  • There are reports of violence, with claims of hundreds of deaths.
  • International observers raised concerns about the election's fairness.
  • An internet shutdown in Tanzania has made information hard to verify.
  • President Samia described the elections as "free and democratic" in her victory speech.
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