The US government has issued a fresh travel advisory for Tanzania, warning foreigners against travel to the country due to reports of planned anti-government protests starting as early as this weekend, with a major event anticipated on December 9, 2025.

• The US cautioned its citizens about potential disruptions including unrest, nationwide curfews, internet blackouts, and cancellations of ferries to Zanzibar.
• The advisory also mentioned possible cancellations of international flights and the setting up of roadblocks.
• US government employees are restricted from domestic travel within Tanzania as of December 8th.
• Tanzania's police have declared the anticipated nationwide demonstrations unlawful.

US-based Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi is protesting the deactivation of her Instagram and WhatsApp accounts by Meta, alleging the Tanzanian government influenced the move. Kimambi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration, claims these actions silence reporting on alleged human rights abuses ahead of the December 9 protests and the 2025 general election.

• Kimambi's news platform on Instagram had nearly three million followers before deactivation.
• Meta cited a violation of its recidivism policy for the account removals.
• The Tanzanian government spokesman, Gerson Msigwa, challenged Kimambi to provide proof of her claims.

Ghana has raised concerns over the escalating post-election violence in Tanzania following the October 29, 2025 general elections, warning of threats to stability. Meanwhile, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has blamed foreign interference for the unrest.

• Ghana condemned the violence, calling for transparent investigations and respect for human rights, with Accra emphasizing rights-based policing.
• President Samia Suluhu Hassan accused unnamed foreign entities of attempting to destabilize Tanzania due to interest in its natural resources.
• She dismissed claims of excessive force by security agencies, stating their response was proportionate, and alleged that the protests, including online videos of youth unrest, were a "coordinated foreign-driven project."

Israel has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Tanzania, urging caution on December 9 due to anticipated protests. The advisory follows violent demonstrations and public disturbances after the October 29, 2025 elections.

• December 9, 2025: Date of expected demonstrations in Tanzania.
• Israel: Country issuing the travel advisory.
• The advisory recommends avoiding public gatherings, stocking essential supplies, and monitoring local news due to potential civil unrest.

Sweden announced plans to gradually discontinue development aid to several nations, including Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia. This reallocation of funds is intended to bolster support for Ukraine due to shifting global geopolitical priorities.

• Aid will be redirected from five countries to Ukraine.
• The decision was announced by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa.
• The phase-out will be gradual, allowing affected countries time to adjust.