Tanzania is gripped by severe political crisis as opposition leaders report approximately 700 deaths during three days of violent clashes with security forces. Protests erupted over alleged election rigging,

Tanzania's internet was blocked for a third day Friday as reports of further election protests surfaced and the opposition rejected the results on the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar. The opposition party,

The unrest began after the country’s electoral commission disqualified two major opposition candidates ahead of the vote, leaving President Hassan virtually unchallenged.

Results of Tanzania presidential elections are expected to be announced today, with Suluhu reportedly headed for a controversial landslide victory.

Tanzanian elections spiralled into chaos on Wednesday as massive crowds flooded the streets of Dar es Salaam and other cities, tearing down presidential posters and clashing with police.

The UN said it has "credible reports" that at least 10 protesters have been killed. The Chadema opposition party says hundreds have died in election-related violence, countrywide.