Tanzania Election: 97% Win Fuels Skepticism, Concerns of Dictatorship
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a landslide victory with over 97% of the vote in a highly contested election marked by violence and allegations of unfair practices. Critics have raised concerns, citing the barring of key opposition figures and widespread protests against the vote. The election was marred by clashes, military deployments, and internet disruptions, while reports of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings prior to the polls were cited by human rights organizations. The incumbent party, CCM, maintains a firm grip on power, and Hassan’s victory solidifies its longstanding rule despite accusations of authoritarian tactics.
John Q. Hosedrinker