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Tanzania Arrests Dozens Ahead of Planned Pro-Democracy Protests

Tanzania has arrested dozens of people ahead of planned Anti-Government protests, as authorities intensify a nationwide security crackdown amid growing calls for democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Sworn In Amid Disputed Election and Deadly Protests

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday in Dodoma after a highly contested election that sparked nationwide protests and international concern. The ceremony, held on government grounds…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzania’s Rejects Election Result Amid Deadly Protests

The main opposition party in Tanzanian Election, Chadema, which was barred from participating, dismissed President Samia Suluhu Hassan 97.6% victory as “completely fabricated,” calling the process a “sham election.” Its…

Africa News Now November 2, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan Wins Re-Election Amid Boycotts, Low Turnout, and Unrest

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured re-election with 97.6% of the vote, according to official results released by the national electoral commission on Saturday. The landslide victory follows a…

Africa News Now November 1, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu to Represent Himself in Treason Trial Amid Rights Concerns

Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been granted permission to represent himself in his treason trial after raising concerns over violations of his legal and human rights while in…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Alleges Sexual Torture in Tanzanian Detention, Calls for International Probe

Kenyan activist and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi has made harrowing allegations of sexual torture during a recent detention in Tanzania, sparking regional and international outcry. Speaking at a press conference in…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025