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.