Tanzania descends into political unrest as US embassy in Dar s Salaam issues security alert citing ‘country-wide’ protests

Tanzania descends into political unrest as US embassy in Dar s Salaam issues security alert citing ‘country-wide’ protests

An opposition party in Tanzania’s archipelago of Zanzibar, ACT Wazalendo, alleged that early voting on Tuesday — electoral and security officials cast ballots — was marred by irregularities that included voters impersonating security officials and the barring of party representatives by electoral officials.

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Empty polling stations as voters in Tanzania give Suluhu Hassan ‘coronation’ a wide birth

Empty polling stations as voters in Tanzania give Suluhu Hassan ‘coronation’ a wide birth

Humphrey Polepole, a former CCM spokesman and ambassador to Cuba, went missing from his home this month after resigning and criticising Hassan. His family found blood stains in his home.

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