Suluhu shuts down internet, imposes night curfew in Tanzania amid election unrest
Clashes were reported in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Arusha as police confronted demonstrators objecting to the conduct of the polls. Security forces deployed tear gas and live ammunition to disperse crowds, and movement has been restricted from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. under a curfe..
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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.
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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.
