Samia Suluhu Hassan Stories
East African activists are breaking borders to challenge repression, amplify suppressed voices, and redefine democracy across the region.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan cautioned that this could undermine the government’s ability to obtain external financing as easily as it had during the...
Wanu and Mohammed, who are married, now enter the Cabinet together, a decision expected to intensify criticism from opponents who have long accused Pr...
The changes, announced in a televised address from State House in Chamwino on Monday, reflect Samia's commitment to stronger governance, youth empower...
The senators described the October 29 elections as a sham, citing vote manipulation, abductions, and state-sponsored suppression.
Addressing the 13th Parliament on November 14, 2025, President Samia expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and disruption caused by the unrest....
Mwigulu Nchemba succeeds Kassim Majaliwa, who had held the position for a decade.
The Tanzanian Parliament is set to approve the appointment later on Thursday following Suluhu's decisive win in the October 29 polls.
According to court records, nearly 340 people have been detained across seven towns, with the largest numbers in Dar es Salaam and Iringa.
Over the weekend, President Samia Suluhu Hassan extended an olive branch to opposition leaders, calling for dialogue following last month's disputed g...
Khama, who served as Botswana’s president from 2008 to 2018, also criticised Cameroon President Paul Biya, recently sworn in at 92 years old, saying t...
Despite urging dialogue and reconciliation, President Samia’s government continues to detain key opposition leaders, fueling doubts over her commitmen...
With only 12 opposition MPs in a 396-member House, analysts warn of weakened debate and limited oversight.
The unrest erupted on election day when security forces confronted protesters, resulting in scores of deaths and injuries. Witnesses say hundreds, and...
The activists said President Samia Suluhu Hassan had lost legitimacy, forfeited the moral mandate to govern, and now presides over what they termed ma...
The US-based influencer, who lives in Los Angeles and is known for her fiery political posts, is accused of fueling protests that turned deadly after...
Their 46-page preliminary statement paints a bleak picture of a process marred by opposition arrests, ballot-stuffing, violence, and a six-day interne...
Tanzania's opposition party CHADEMA says at least 700 civilians were killed in a three-day crackdown following disputed polls, as the UN and rights gr...
The aftermath of Tanzania’s disputed polls has spilled across its borders, crippling transport corridors and leaving landlocked nations counting heavy...
In an unusual move, police have begun sending SMS warnings urging citizens not to circulate images or videos deemed "alarming" or "demeaning," a step...
In a statement, the rights group noted that the blackouts, which have affected large parts of the country for nearly a week, have coincided with repor...
Once hailed as an empowering figure, Tanzania's first female leader is now being labeled a dictator.
SADC’s preliminary report faults Tanzania’s 2025 General Election for voter intimidation, restricted media coverage, and barriers that prevented many...
Samia said the unrest was not homegrown and the acts were inconsistent with Tanzanian values.
In her victory speech, Suluhu described the election as "free and democratic" and referred to the protesters who challenged the results as "unpatrioti...
The party urged the international community not to recognise Samia’s victory, citing widespread electoral fraud, intimidation of opposition parties an...
On this matter, the federal government emphasised the importance of dialogue and compliance with curfew regulations as essential measures to prevent f...
According to the electoral body, Samia, representing the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, secured around 31.9 million votes, representing nearly 97.7...
According to INEC’s official tally, President Samia secured 31,913,866 votes, marking a decisive win for the CCM-led administration.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who assumed the presidency in 2021 following the death of her predecessor, will now serve a full five-year term.
