Opposition Crackdown Follows Vote

Tanzania police arrested opposition deputy secretary-general Amani Golugwa and charged hundreds of protesters with treason after last month’s contested elections. Authorities also sought senior Chadema officials, including Secretary-General John Mnyika and communications director Brenda Rupia. Protests erupted across major cities following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s victory with over 97% of the vote. Rights groups criticized the government’s response, citing widespread use of force and questioning the election’s credibility.