Ghana Raises Alarm Over Tanzania’s Post-Election Unrest as Suluhu Blames Foreign Interference
Ghana said the post-election period had been marked by violent clashes, loss of lives, and confrontations between protesters and security forces. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Ghana has raised concerns over the escalating post-election violence in Tanzania following the October 29, 2025 general elections, warning of threats to stability. Meanwhile, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has blamed foreign interference for the unrest.
- Ghana condemned the violence, calling for transparent investigations and respect for human rights, with Accra emphasizing rights-based policing.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan accused unnamed foreign entities of attempting to destabilize Tanzania due to interest in its natural resources.
- She dismissed claims of excessive force by security agencies, stating their response was proportionate, and alleged that the protests, including online videos of youth unrest, were a "coordinated foreign-driven project."
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International Warnings and Aid Cuts Target Tanzania Over Post-Election Unrest - December 2025
The US and Israeli governments have issued travel advisories for Tanzania due to planned anti-government protests, with a significant event expected on December 9, 2025. The warnings follow post-election unrest after the October 29, 2025 general elections. Ghana has also raised concerns over the escalating violence, though Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has blamed foreign interference for the situation. In a related development, Sweden announced plans to gradually discontinue development aid to Tanzania, redirecting funds to other priorities. A US-based Tanzanian activist, Mange Kimambi, also alleged that the Tanzanian government influenced the deactivation of her social media accounts to silence reporting on alleged human rights abuses ahead of the protests.
