Tanzania's opposition condemns vote as President Hassan calls for unity

President Samia Suluhu Hassan's ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi swept to power in Tanzania's election but the main opposition party disputes the result. AFP - MICHAEL JAMSON

Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema on Sunday rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan's landslide victory in elections that triggered deadly protests across the country over the exclusion of her key challengers from the vote.

Hassan's Chama Cha Mapinduzi party swept to power with nearly 98 percent of Wednesday's poll, according to the electoral commission.