Tanzania tells civil servants to work from home after protests mar election

Rights groups have urged restraint following reports of deaths and injuries on voting day, when protesters set fire to vehicles and damaged infrastructure. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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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.

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