Western Nations Urge Tanzania to Return Bodies of Post-Election Victims
Western governments are urging Tanzania to return the bodies of all people killed during the violent unrest that erupted after the country’s disputed October elections. Seventeen embassies — including the…
Tanzania Cancels Independence Day Celebrations to Address Unrest
Tanzania has called off its upcoming Independence Day celebrations, redirecting the budget to repair infrastructure damaged during violent post-election unrest. The decision was confirmed by Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba, who…
Election Unrest Has tarnished Tanzania’s Global Reputation, President Samia
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has admitted that the violent unrest following last month’s disputed elections has tarnished the country’s long-standing reputation for peace and stability. Speaking during the swearing-in…
Tanzania Orders Inquiry Into Election Unrest as President Samia Calls for Leniency in Treason Cases
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered an official investigation into the deadly unrest that erupted during the country’s election week, following mounting accusations that authorities violently suppressed unprecedented youth-led…