Uproar as African Union Addresses President Suluhu's Win
Suluhu won the elections with 98 per cent of the vote in the just-concluded elections after the two main opposition party leaders were disqualified...
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The African Union (AU) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, faced widespread criticism after congratulating Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu on her election victory with 98% of the votes, while simultaneously expressing regret for lives lost during post-election violence. Kenyans, in particular, voiced outrage on social media, accusing the AU of endorsing electoral authoritarianism.
- President Suluhu secured 98% of the votes in the recent Tanzanian General Elections.
- Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the African Union Chairperson, sent congratulations despite acknowledging post-election violence.
- Social media users, especially Kenyans, heavily criticized the AU's statement, with some drawing comparisons to the recent AU Commission chairperson election involving Raila Odinga.
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Samia Suluhu's 98% Election Win in Tanzania Sparks Opposition Rejection and International Controversy - November 2025
After her victory in the 2025 General Election, Tanzania’s President-elect Samia Suluhu Hassan called for national unity. However, Chadema, Tanzania's main opposition party, rejected her 98% win as "illegitimate," citing a deadly crackdown on protests, mass arrests, and widespread intimidation. The party is demanding a fresh election overseen by an independent body. The African Union (AU) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, faced widespread criticism for congratulating Suluhu while simultaneously regretting lives lost in post-election violence. Leaders from the African Union Commission (AUC) and East African Community (EAC), as well as from Burundi and Somalia, also congratulated Suluhu on her re-election, with the AUC urging respect for human rights.
