Overview
- Election officials announced Samia Suluhu Hassan’s victory with 31.9 million of 32.7 million votes and said her swearing‑in would follow Saturday.
- Opposition party Chadema says roughly 700 people were killed during protests, a figure the government disputes as it denies excessive force and offers no toll.
- Internet access remains largely cut nationwide, hindering reporting and independent verification of casualties as hospitals decline to comment.
- The army chief called protesters “criminals” and said forces were containing unrest after gunfire and arson were reported in major cities including Dar es Salaam.
- The vote took place without key challengers, with Chadema excluded and ACT‑Wazalendo’s Luhaga Mpina disqualified on the mainland, as ACT‑Wazalendo alleged fraud in Zanzibar.