Tanzania president Suluhu being sworn in after election marred by violence

The inauguration ceremony is being held at a military parade grounds in the capital, Dodoma, in an event closed to the public but broadcast live by the state-run TBC. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is being sworn in for a second term after an election widely criticized as a sham and marred by violence. The inauguration ceremony took place in Dodoma, closed to the public but broadcast by state media.

Samia won the election with an overwhelming 98% of the vote.
The election's aftermath saw widespread protests and allegations of significant casualties, with the opposition Chadema party reporting "no less than 800" deaths and a diplomatic source indicating at least 500.
International observers and the UN human rights office raised concerns about the election's transparency and the ensuing violence, and an internet shutdown since election day has made independent verification difficult.

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