Violence and protests erupted in various towns across Tanzania following the general election, with demonstrations continuing for more than a day. Tanzanian citizens staged protests at the Namanga border, describing the elections as a sham. Reports indicated a low voter turnout nationwide, as initial results showed Samia Suluhu of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party leading the presidential race. In response to the unrest, police imposed a nationwide curfew, and the government implemented an indefinite dusk-to-dawn curfew in Dar es Salaam. Additionally, social media networks and internet services were shut down in the country one day after the general election protests began.
Violence erupted in Tanzania following the announcement of general election results by the election commission. This comes amidst rising tensions surrounding the electoral process.
Tanzanian citizens have reportedly staged protests at the Namanga border, decrying recently held elections as a sham. The demonstrations highlight significant dissent regarding the legitimacy of the electoral process in Tanzania.
Social media networks have been shut down in Tanzania one day after general election protests. This news comes as KTN News Kenya provides live coverage of the US Election Day 2024.
Protests have reportedly erupted in various towns across Tanzania, coinciding with a low voter turnout observed nationwide during the ongoing electoral process. The situation is being covered live by KTN News Kenya.