Tanzania is commemorating the first anniversary of a contentious election that has left deep scars across the nation. The voting held on October 29, 2025, resulted in President Samia Suluhu Hassan winning with 98 percent of the vote, a outcome achieved after the majority of opposition candidates were excluded from the ballot.
The results immediately triggered days of protests throughout the country. Security forces responded to these demonstrations with brutal suppression, leading to widespread violence that has continued to haunt the population a year later.
Despite the passage of time, many critics of the government report living in fear. These individuals express ongoing concerns regarding potential abduction, arbitrary arrest, and prosecutions driven by political motives rather than legal grounds.
Sources: France 24 English.