Tanzania’s Opposition Leader John Heche Missing After Police Arrest
His current location remains unknown, raising serious concerns about his safety and wellbeing.
Category: East Africa
Tanzania Partially Restores Internet Access After Five Day Shutdown
A text message circulating from the Tanzanian Police warns citizens against sharing photos or videos that could “cause panic” or “undermine someone’s dignity,” saying it’s a criminal offense punishable by law.
Internet Shutdown Unmasked Deadly Crackdown In Tanzania
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.
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Blames ‘Outsiders’ For Violence After Disputed Vote
She has has affirmed that her election victory reflects the trust and confidence of the Tanzanian people
Tanzania president wins election landslide after deadly protests
The final result showed Hassan won 97.66 percent of the vote, dominating every constituency, the electoral commission announced on state television.
European Parliament Urges Tanzania Electoral Body To Halt Result Announcement
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.
UN Human Rights Condemns Deadly Crackdown on Post-Election Protests in Tanzania
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.
700 People Dead In Tanzania Election Protests, Says Chadema
“Around 700” people have been killed in three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition Chadema party told AFP on Friday.
Malema Condemns Tanzania Crackdown On Opposition, Calls For SADC Intervention
We are calling on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to intervene and urging Tanzanian authorities to release detained opposition leaders and restore full political freedoms.
Protests over disputed election in Tanzania enter 3rd day
Thousands of demonstrators have squared off with police in several parts of Tanzania for a third day of protests, following a disputed and chaotic election, to demand the national electoral body stop announcing electoral results.
