Tanzania Imposes Curfew and Internet Shutdown Amid Election Day Protests - October 2025

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered a nationwide night curfew and blocked internet services on Tuesday, October 29, following unrest during the general election. A nationwide internet outage was confirmed by the global internet observatory Netblocks, coinciding with the election marred by protests. Police in Dar es Salaam fired tear gas to disperse opposition supporters protesting the ongoing election, which was boycotted by the main opposition party amidst accusations of government repression. Following the escalating protests, the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania issued a safety advisory to American citizens, advising them to shelter in place and avoid large gatherings.