Hassan’s Leadership Faces Scrutiny

Tanzanian security forces suppressed widespread unrest following the October 29 elections, which left hundreds dead and triggered curfews, internet shutdowns, and severe shortages across major cities. Violence targeted polling stations and government offices as authorities blamed unnamed “outsiders.” Despite the turmoil, officials declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan re-elected with 98% of nearly 32 million votes. Her hastily arranged, closed-door inauguration in Dodoma underscored the tension and uncertainty surrounding the disputed outcome.