Following the October 29 Tanzanian General Election, protests have erupted across Tanzania, leading President Samia Suluhu to reportedly contact Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The unrest has resulted in significant casualties and accusations of undermined democracy.

• Up to 700 people are claimed to have died by opposition leaders, though official reports cite at least 10 deaths.
• The United Nations human rights office expressed serious concern over the deaths and urged restraint from security forces.
• An internet and communications blackout was imposed during the election, with journalists reporting intimidation and arrests, including Kenyan journalist Shoka Juma.