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Tanzania's Election: 98% Win Amid Protests and Unrest

11/1/2025

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The electoral commission announced Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the election with 98% of the vote.
The announcement followed unrest triggered by the disqualification of opposition candidates amid accusations of fraud.
Human rights groups report over 200 enforced disappearances since 2019.
The United Nations confirms at least 10 deaths during protests.
Brenda Rupia, Chadema's spokesperson, called for military intervention to annul the election and oversee reforms.

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The electoral commission announced Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the election with 98% of the vote.
The announcement followed unrest triggered by the disqualification of opposition candidates amid accusations of fraud.
Human rights groups report over 200 enforced disappearances since 2019.
The United Nations confirms at least 10 deaths during protests.
Brenda Rupia, Chadema's spokesperson, called for military intervention to annul the election and oversee reforms.