Members of the European Parliament have declared Tanzania's elections "not free and fair," citing widespread fraud, intimidation, and repression, even as incumbent Samia Suluhu heads for a controversial victory. The lawmakers condemned the recent arrest of opposition leader Tundu Lissu on treason charges, demanding his immediate and unconditional release.

• European Parliament members, including David McAllister, Mounir Satouri, and Merja Kyllönen, stated the election was "heavily compromised long before the polls began."
• Protests erupted across Tanzanian cities on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and continued into Thursday, October 30, marked by violence and destruction of ballot boxes.
• The United States Embassy in Tanzania issued an alert advising its citizens against travel to the country and urging residents to maintain a low profile amid blackouts and internet shutdowns.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered a nationwide night curfew and blocked internet services on Tuesday, October 29, following unrest during the general election.

• Clashes erupted in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Arusha between police and demonstrators.
• The internet shutdown affected major platforms including X, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
• The curfew restricted movement from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., enforced by police and army patrols.

Protests erupted in Tanzania on Wednesday, October 29, during elections, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and a civilian. Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, confirmed the deaths amid widespread unrest following the barring of two main opposition presidential candidates.

• Two fatalities reported: one general member of the public and one police officer.
• Main opposition presidential candidates Tundu Lissu (Chadema) and Luhaga Mpina (ACT-Wazalendo) were barred from standing, sparking protests.
• A nationwide internet disruption, described as a 'digital blackout,' was confirmed by Netblocks, with three major service providers shutting down internet access.

Protests have erupted along the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga following elections in Tanzania, with Kenyan youth reportedly joining demonstrations. The Kenyan government has issued a warning against participation in these protests.

• The unrest at the Namanga border marked its second day on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
• Interior PS Raymond Omollo warned Kenyans against joining the demonstrations, stating it could be a violation of the law.
• Journalists attempting to cross into Tanzania were blocked, and some reported limited internet access in Namanga.

Following Wednesday's elections marred by violence and internet disruption, Tanzania's government has ordered all civil servants to work from home. Protests erupted over accusations of undermining democracy, with the main opposition leader jailed and another disqualified.

• Dar es Salaam remains under heavy security with reports of gunfire and a nighttime curfew.
• Amnesty International reported "deeply disturbing" deaths of a civilian and a police officer.
• President Samia Suluhu Hassan is widely expected to secure a second term after opposition candidates were barred.