Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has rejected calls for electoral reforms following the nation's 2025 General Election, dismissing criticism from regional and international observer missions as “external interference.” She defended the National Electoral Commission (NEC) and praised the election as “peaceful, fair, and efficient” despite reports of deep flaws from multiple observer groups.

• President Suluhu was sworn in for her second term, having been declared the winner with 98 percent of the vote in an election boycotted by parts of the opposition.
• The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observer Mission, led by former Malawi Speaker Richard Msowoya, concluded the election fell short of regional democratic standards, citing intimidation and limited voter participation.
• The inauguration was held at a military base in Dodoma, closed to the public and journalists, amidst an internet blackout and ongoing security operations in opposition strongholds.