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Last Update2025-11-04
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Event Overview
The inauguration of a president following a highly disputed election, with the main opposition party banned and its leader on trial for treason, highlights political tensions and challenges to democratic processes. The event underscores the potential for conflict and unrest in response to perceived electoral irregularities.
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Tanzanian President Sworn In Amid Disputed Election and Protests
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for a second term on Monday, October 29, 2025, following the disputed election results. The inauguration took place without public attendance despite Hassan winning with 98% of the vote. The main opposition party, Chadema, was banned from participating, and its leader, Tundu Lissu, is on trial for treason. Deogratias Munishi, a spokesperson for Chadema, declared the elections illegitimate and a sham, reporting that security forces have violently suppressed protests, leading to casualties. More than 1,000 people have been killed, and protests erupted in Arusha, Tanzania, on election day. Amnesty International's Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, expressed concern over the ongoing partial internet shutdown, which has lasted nearly a week, and the excessive force used by security forces against protesters. Tanzanian authorities disrupted mobile data and blocked social media platforms following the general elections, with partial resumption reported in some cities on November 3.