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Protests Break Out in Tanzania During General Election

Tanzania deploys the military and imposes a curfew on election day after protests erupt

Tanzania ‘s presidential election teetered toward chaos on Wednesday as protests erupted, the military was deployed, internet service was cut and a curfew was announced in the commercial capital, Dar...

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Election protests erupt in Tanzania with opposition leaders jailed, disqualified

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Police fire tear gas as protests erupt during Tanzania election

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Polls open in Tanzania as ruling party seeks to extend decades in power

Polling stations across Tanzania opened Wednesday for an election marked by concerns from human rights organizations and the detention of opposition members.

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Protests in Tanzania's main city during poll expected to return Hassan to power

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Tanzanians head to polls amid human rights concerns and weakened opposition

Protests Flare as Tanzania Votes, With Opposition Leaders Barred From Running

The East African country’s Party of Revolution, one of the longest-ruling parties on the continent, seeks to keep its grip on power.

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Tanzania votes in tense election as key opponents barred from race

Hundreds protest as President Samia Suluhu Hassan expected to win amid exclusion of two main opposition parties.

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Tanzania Sets Curfew, Curbs Internet as Unrest Disrupts Vote

A nationwide internet outage and protests in Tanzania’s commercial hub marred the country’s presidential election that’s barred key opposition leaders.

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Tanzania elections: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?

Voters are choosing a president, parliament members and local councillors for the 29 regions in mainland Tanzania. A president and parliament members will also be elected in the autonomous island of Zanzibar. Winners are elected by plurality or simple majority vote – the candidate with the most votes wins.