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Curfew declared in Tanzania's main city after election-day protests

Tanzanian police officers detain a man (C) accused by electoral officials of attempting to taint the voting process at a polling station in Stone Town on 29 October, 2025. © AFP - MARCO LONGARI

Authorities in Tanzania have imposed a curfew in Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city, following violent unrest between the police and protesters that erupted during Wednesday’s general election which is expected to offer President Samia Suluhu Hassan a second term.

Police in Tanzania's main city of Dar es Salaam fired gunshots and teargas on Thursday to disperse dozens of protesters who returned to the streets a day after elections were marred by violent demonstrations, Reuters reported.

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