Election protesters defy army chief in third day of Tanzania unrest
An internet shutdown remains in place, making it difficult to confirm reports of deaths, and the authorities have extended a curfew in a bid to quell the protests. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Protesters in Tanzania have defied the army chief for a third day, demonstrating against an election they claim was unfair due to the exclusion of key opposition figures, with an internet shutdown making it difficult to confirm reports of deaths amidst calls from the UN for security forces to refrain from excessive force.
- At least 10 people were reportedly killed in the ongoing election-related protests, according to UN human rights spokesperson Seif Magango.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win the vote under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, which has governed Tanzania since 1961.
- The main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, is in jail on treason charges, and another serious contender, Luhaga Mpina of the ACT-Wazalendo party, was disqualified, limiting significant opposition to President Samia’s re-election.
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Post-Election Protests in Tanzania Turn Violent, Killing at Least 10 - October 2025
Following Tanzania's October 29 general elections, protests have entered their third day, resulting in at least 10 deaths amid extended curfews and an internet shutdown. Kenyan and international human rights organizations have condemned escalating repression under President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government. Demonstrators have defied the army chief's orders, and the UN has urged security forces to avoid excessive force. At the Namanga border post, two Kenyans were critically injured and two Tanzanians were killed after being shot by suspected police during demonstrations. The Kenyans were reportedly attempting to cross the border to join the protests.
