Foreign governments express concern over post-election violence in Tanzania

A Tanzanian police officer stops a man accused by electoral officials of attempting to taint the voting process at a polling station in Stone Town on October 29, 2025, during Tanzania’s presidential elections. [AFP]

The United Nations and foreign governments have raised alarm over the situation in Tanzania following last week’s elections, amid reports of deaths, injuries, and a crackdown on demonstrators.

In a statement, the UN said it is deeply concerned by escalating tensions in Tanzania, including reports of fatalities during protests that erupted after the October 28 - 29 polls.