Tanzania is observing its 64th Independence Day indoors today, December 9, 2025, amidst fears of anti-government protests and a heavy security presence. This unusual celebration follows Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba's directive for citizens to stay home, canceling national celebrations where President Samia Suluhu would typically preside. The decision comes after post-election unrest and an internet blackout.

• Tanzania is marking its 64th Independence Day on December 9, 2025, with celebrations confined indoors.
• Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced the cancellation of national celebrations, urging citizens to stay home due to fears of protests.
• The celebration is marked by a heavy police presence and concerns over a potential internet shutdown, following post-election violence in October 2025.
• The United States of America and Kenya have issued travel warnings to their citizens regarding potential unrest in Tanzania.
• This is not the first time Independence Day celebrations have been canceled; former President John Magufuli canceled them in 2015 and 2020, and President Samia Suluhu canceled them in 2022.