Tanzanian election was compromised, says AU
The 2025 Tanzania General Elections did not comply with AU principles, normative frameworks, and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections.
The 2025 Tanzania General Elections did not comply with AU principles, normative frameworks, and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections.
Katika ripoti yake ya awali, Ujumbe wa Waangalizi wa Uchaguzi wa AU ulisema kuwa baadhi ya wapiga kura walipatiwa karatasi nyingi za kupigia kura, na wengine waliruhusiwa kupiga kura bila majina yao kuthibitishwa kwenye daftari la wapiga kura.
The protesters, who are seeking accountability for the crimes against humanity, called on the ICC to take action against Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu.
The opening of Parliament comes amid intense national unrest and international condemnation following the disputed October 29 elections. Over 700 people have reportedly died in post-election protests, according to opposition sources, with security forces accused of using live ammunition against demonstrators.
Kiongozi huyo wa TLS alidai kuwa Heche alikamatwa na kuzuiliwa kinyume cha sheria, na kwamba wakati wa tukio hilo, vyombo vya dola vilikuwa.
Graphic images and videos of brutally murdered individuals have also been shared online. The majority of those killed were youths, specifically from the Gen Zs.
The final result showed Hassan won 97.66 percent of the vote, dominating every constituency, the electoral commission announced on state television.
European Parliament (MEPs) have expressed solidarity with Tanzanians who have taken to the streets following Wednesday’s general election, calling the demonstrations a “legitimate, broad-based movement for democratic renewal.
According to credible reports, at least 10 people have been killed and many more injured as security forces used firearms and tear gas to disperse protesters in cities like Dar es Salaam, Shinyanga, and Morogoro.
“Around 700” people have been killed in three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition Chadema party told AFP on Friday.