‘Through all means and at all cost’: Suluhu vows to crash protests to steady nation
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has vowed to protect Tanzania’s sovereignty “at all cost,” blaming foreign elements for post-election chaos and dismissing international calls for reform...
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President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has vowed to crack down on post-election protests, stating her government will safeguard the nation's peace "through all means and at all cost." Her remarks came during a closed-door swearing-in ceremony in Dodoma, where she accused foreign actors of fueling unrest after the disputed October 29 general election.
- Suluhu won the election with 98 percent of the vote, a result condemned by opposition parties and observer missions as deeply flawed.
- She rebuffed calls for electoral and constitutional reforms from international observer missions, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
- The UN Human Rights Office has confirmed at least 10 deaths in the post-election crackdown, though the actual toll may be higher.
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Tanzanian President Vows to Crush Protests Amid Calls for ICC Investigation - November 2025
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has vowed to crack down on post-election protests, stating her government will safeguard the nation's peace "through all means and at all cost." Her remarks came during a swearing-in ceremony in Dodoma, where she accused foreign actors of fueling unrest after the disputed October 29 general election. The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces growing pressure to investigate the deaths of hundreds of protesters, with reports indicating Kenyans are among the casualties. Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, has called for international intervention from the United Nations and the ICC. In response to the situation, Kenyan President William Ruto congratulated President Suluhu on her re-election and urged Tanzanians to uphold peace and the rule of law.
