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Originally published by Capital Newstop
November 26, 2025
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Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
The opposition believes hundreds of people died in the crackdown. The government has yet to give a death toll and has set up commission of inquiry. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Tanzania has canceled its upcoming Independence Day celebrations, with the allocated funds to be redirected towards rebuilding infrastructure damaged during recent election unrest. This decision comes amidst calls from the opposition for demonstrations on December 9 regarding killings that followed last month's disputed poll.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the poll with 98% of the vote, which the opposition described as a "mockery of democracy."
- An international coalition has formally asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate President Samia and her government for alleged crimes against humanity, including mass killings and the secret disposal of more than 500 bodies.
- The government imposed an internet blackout for five days after the October 29 election and has since criticized international media portrayals of graphic footage as aimed at tarnishing the country's image.
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