How Suluhu morphed from 'gracious mama' to agent of fear
As thousands protested in the streets across major cities in Tanzania, it became increasingly clear how far besieged President Samia Suluhu, the first woman to hold the high office, had fallen...
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Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the nation's first female president, is facing widespread public protests and criticism of her administration's increasingly autocratic nature. This public discontent intensified leading up to the recently held elections, whose results remain uncertain.
- Thousands of protesters took to the streets across major cities in Tanzania.
- The main figure involved is President Samia Suluhu Hassan, a member of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).
- The protests and criticism follow concerns about her administration's alleged autocratic tendencies, culminating around the October 28, 2025 elections.
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan Faces Protests Ahead of Elections - November 2025
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the nation's first female head of state, is facing significant public backlash and unrest. Widespread protests have occurred in major cities, with thousands demonstrating against her administration's alleged autocratic rule. Her government, once seen as a beacon of change, is now criticized as being increasingly autocratic. This public discontent intensified leading up to critical elections held on a Wednesday. Following the polls, the results and outcome remain uncertain.
