"However, protests broke out in Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city, and several other cities during the vote. Demonstrators were enraged by the exclusion of the main opposition candidates in the presidential race and what they say is the increasing repression of government critics. Tanzania police declared a curfew amid the growing unrest. The government deployed the military on the streets in a bid to restore public order following reports of vandalism, looting and attacks on polling stations, particularly in major cities."
"The election, which incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan is widely expected to win, has been dominated by controversy, especially the treason trial of Tundu Lissu, leader of CHADEMA, Tanzania's main opposition party. Lissu's party was barred from competing after it refused to sign the electoral code of conduct, citing the need for reforms. Luhaga Mpina, the presidential candidate for the ACT-Wazalendo party, another opposition party, was also barred from running."
On October 29, 2025, voters faced large-scale unrest as protests erupted in Dar es Salaam and other cities during the presidential vote. Demonstrations targeted the exclusion of main opposition candidates and alleged increasing repression of government critics. Police declared curfews and the government deployed the military after reports of vandalism, looting and attacks on polling stations. Internet disruptions and mobile communication problems were reported. Unverified reports indicated several deaths and observers noted low voter turnout. The treason trial of Tundu Lissu and the barring of CHADEMA and ACT-Wazalendo candidates followed refusals to sign the electoral code of conduct. Vote counting continued while state TV aired provisional results showing President Samia Suluhu Hassan in the lead. Members of the European Parliament condemned the elections as not free or fair.
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