Tanzania orders civil servants to work from home amid post-election unrest
The election, in which the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party is expected to retain power, has been widely criticised as uncompetitive.
Tanzania has directed public servants to work from home after police imposed an evening curfew in Dar es Salaam, following violent protests that erupted as polls closed in a tightly-controlled national election.
"Following a security advisory issued by the Police Force to the residents of Dar es Salaam, the government hereby directs that tomorrow, October 30, 2025, all public servants across the country shall work from home, except for those whose duties require them to be present at their workplaces as will be instructed by their respective employers," read a post from the country's government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa.
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Demonstrators in the commercial capital tore down President Samia Suluhu Hassan's campaign posters, torched vehicles, and set a police station on fire, demanding electoral reforms and an end to political restrictions.
Social media posts and hospital sources cited by the BBC reported an influx of injured people at Muhimbili National Hospital.
The election, in which the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party is expected to retain power, has been widely criticised as uncompetitive.
The main opposition figure, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) leader Tundu Lissu, remains jailed on treason charges he denies, while other leading opposition candidates have been barred from contesting.
Police chief Camillus Wambura announced a 6:00 pm curfew, urging residents to remain indoors until further notice.
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Alfred Chalamila warned that authorities would take "firm action" against attempts to disrupt public order.
Internet services were also reported to have been throttled, amid claims of censorship during the vote.
President Samia is widely expected to secure a second term, extending the ruling party's more than six-decade hold on power.
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