President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has vowed to crack down on post-election protests, stating her government will safeguard the nation's peace "through all means and at all cost." Her remarks came during a closed-door swearing-in ceremony in Dodoma, where she accused foreign actors of fueling unrest after the disputed October 29 general election.

• Suluhu won the election with 98 percent of the vote, a result condemned by opposition parties and observer missions as deeply flawed.
• She rebuffed calls for electoral and constitutional reforms from international observer missions, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
• The UN Human Rights Office has confirmed at least 10 deaths in the post-election crackdown, though the actual toll may be higher.

President William Ruto has broken his silence on the Tanzania riots, congratulating President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her re-election and urging Tanzanians to uphold peace and the rule of law.

• Ruto called upon all political actors to embrace dialogue to resolve the tense political situation following elections held on October 29, 2025.
• He expressed Kenya's readiness to support the return of peace and stability in Tanzania as protests entered their fifth day.
• The protests and post-election violence rocked the East African nation after controversial polls.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has rejected calls for electoral reforms following the nation's 2025 General Election, dismissing criticism from regional and international observer missions as “external interference.” She defended the National Electoral Commission (NEC) and praised the election as “peaceful, fair, and efficient” despite reports of deep flaws from multiple observer groups.

• President Suluhu was sworn in for her second term, having been declared the winner with 98 percent of the vote in an election boycotted by parts of the opposition.
• The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observer Mission, led by former Malawi Speaker Richard Msowoya, concluded the election fell short of regional democratic standards, citing intimidation and limited voter participation.
• The inauguration was held at a military base in Dodoma, closed to the public and journalists, amidst an internet blackout and ongoing security operations in opposition strongholds.