Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Tanzania Opposition Rejects Election Results Amid Deadly Protests
Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, says they do not accept the election results because they believe they are fake.
They say this is proven by protests that happened across the country.
Some people even damaged buildings and clashed with the police.
The opposition claims hundreds of people died during these protests, but the United Nations says at least 10 people died.
The government, however, says the number of deaths is greatly exaggerated.
The president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, stated that the protesters' actions were not patriotic and that security measures are necessary to keep the country safe.
The government has also put a curfew in place and limited internet access, which has affected flights and port operations.
CHADEMA was also not allowed to participate fully in the election.
Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, has rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan's election victory.
CHADEMA claims the election results are fabricated and not based on reality.
Deadly protests erupted across Tanzania following the exclusion of key opposition candidates and alleged widespread arrests.
The opposition reported hundreds killed, while the UN cited at least 10 deaths; the government called the opposition's toll 'hugely exaggerated'.
The government imposed a nationwide curfew and curbed internet access, impacting transportation and port operations.
- Who
- Tanzania's main opposition party CHADEMA and incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan
- What
- Opposition CHADEMA rejected President Hassan's election win, citing fabricated results amidst deadly protests and clashes.
- When
- Following the election results announcement on Saturday, with protests erupting during Wednesday's vote.
- Where
- Tanzania, with protests reported in Dar es Salaam and other cities.
- Why
- CHADEMA rejects the results due to the exclusion of key challengers, alleged fabricated results, and claims of widespread arrests and deaths during protests.
CHADEMA (Opposition)
Tanzanian Government
Election Results
CHADEMA (Opposition)
The results are 'completely fabricated' and have 'no basis in reality', as no genuine election took place.
Tanzanian Government
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was certified as the winner with a landslide victory, implying legitimacy of the process.
Casualty Figures
CHADEMA (Opposition)
Hundreds were killed in the protests across the country.
Tanzanian Government
The opposition's death toll is 'hugely exaggerated' and dismisses criticism of its human rights record.
Protesters' Actions
CHADEMA (Opposition)
Demonstrations are proof citizens reject the flawed electoral process.
Tanzanian Government
The actions of the protesters were 'neither responsible nor patriotic', and security measures are necessary.
- Incumbent President
- Samia Suluhu Hassan
- Main Opposition Party
- CHADEMA
- Opposition Stance on Results
- Rejects results as fabricated and baseless
- Reported Casualties (Opposition)
- Hundreds killed
- Reported Casualties (UN)
- At least 10 deaths in three cities
- Government Response to Protests
- Dismissed death toll as exaggerated, imposed curfew, curbed internet
