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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 1, 2025
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Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan declared landslide winner in election marred by violence
The result hands Hassan, who took power in 2021 after the death in office of her predecessor, a five-year term to govern the East African country of 68 million people...
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the landslide winner of the recent election with nearly 98% of the votes, securing her a five-year term. The election, held on Wednesday, was marred by violent protests across the country.
- Protests erupted due to the electoral commission's exclusion of Hassan's two biggest challengers and alleged widespread repression.
- The U.N. human rights office reported at least 10 people were killed in three cities during the protests, while the opposition claimed hundreds of deaths.
- The Tanzanian government dismissed the opposition's death toll as hugely exaggerated and rejected criticisms of its human rights record.
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