Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has reportedly been cut off from communications following a police raid on his home, according to his National Unity Platform (NUP) party, as authorities sought to prevent unrest ahead of the announcement of election results. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, appeared poised to extend his four-decade…
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has reportedly been taken by the army from his home to an unknown location, his National Unity Platform (NUP) party said on Friday, as President Yoweri Museveni moves toward a commanding reelection victory. According to the NUP, an army helicopter landed at Wine’s compound in…
As Uganda approaches its general election on January 15, international human rights watchdogs have raised alarm over the escalating crackdown on opposition figures. Amnesty International has described the situation as “a brutal campaign of repression,” highlighting the growing threats faced by presidential candidate Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine.…
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has issued a stern warning to Tanzania, outlining specific conditions that the government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan must meet to address serious concerns over human rights, civil liberties, and post-election violence. In a statement released on Friday, December 5, 2025, CMAG highlighted reported…
Tanzania’s police have officially banned planned rallies set for next week, citing concerns over public safety following a violent crackdown on protests after last month’s elections. The October 29 polls sparked days of unrest, with opposition supporters alleging that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had rigged the vote and engaged in…
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen have urged a reassessment of the United States’ relationship with Tanzania in the wake of violent unrest following the country’s October 29, 2025, elections. In a statement released Friday, November 14, 2025, the senators highlighted widespread political repression, targeted abductions, and manipulation, describing…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a formal investigation into the deadly violence that erupted during the recent election that secured her reelection, while signaling possible leniency for protesters facing treason charges. President Hassan won a second term with 98 percent of the vote on October 29, according to…
The Tanzanian government has cautioned citizens against circulating photos and videos that could “cause panic” or “demean human life,” following the partial restoration of internet services after a six-day nationwide shutdown triggered by deadly post-election protests. Mobile users received text messages on Monday night, warning that anyone sharing distressing or…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was inaugurated on Monday in a closed-door ceremony at the State House in Dodoma, as the country remained under an internet blackout following violent election protests that opposition groups claim left hundreds dead. The National Electoral Commission declared President Hassan the winner with 98 percent…
When Tanzanians went to the polls on October 29, 2025, global attention was fixed on a nation that had once made history by electing East Africa’s first female president, Samia Suluhu Hassan. This year’s elections, however, unfolded amid growing concerns over democratic backsliding, suppression of dissent, and accusations that the…