Samia Suluhu Hassan

A Nation in Tension: Tanzania Post-Election Challenges In the wake of a contentious and turbulent election, Tanzanians find themselves grappling with questions about their nation’s democratic future. The recent election saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan secure what official counts describe as a landslide victory, but the cloud of controversy and allegations of misconduct looms large over her administration. Triumph Amid Turmoil President Hassan, 65, was sworn in for her first elected term at a solemn ceremony in Dodoma,…

Tanzania on Edge: Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections In the sprawling coastal city of Dar es Salaam, the sun rose on Friday to reveal charred remnants of what had been a night of chaos and fervor. The nation of Tanzania found itself mired in uncertainty as protests over recent election results escalated, prompting a militarized response and disrupting daily life across the country. Crisis Unfolds: Protests and Internet Shutdown It all began when the announcement of preliminary election results sparked anger amongst…

The leader of the opposition party Chadema, arrested on Wednesday, July 21, is accused of preparing for the assassination of political leaders. Amnesty International is talking about a political arrest. The other Tanzanian opponents lament a reluctance against Freeman Mbowe. This is the first time Freeman Mbowe has been…

The chairman of the main opposition party, Chadema, was arrested on the night of Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Freeman Mbowe was picked up by ten of his comrades in a police attack on his hotel in Mwanza, where they planned to organize a demonstration demanding constitutional reform. An interpellation that revives the memory of the authoritarian abuses of the late President Magufuli. For the Tanzanian opposition, repression continues. The Chadema party accuses the new president Samia Suluhu Hassan of reproducing the same…