Overview
- The electoral commission announced final results on Saturday and state television indicated an imminent inauguration for the CCM leader.
- Opposition party Chadema alleges roughly 700 people were killed in crackdowns, a toll echoed by some sources but rejected by the government, as the UN calls for a thorough, impartial investigation.
- Protests and heavy gunfire were reported in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha and other cities, with arson at police sites and continued security deployments under curfew.
- Key challengers were excluded before the vote, with Chadema leader Tundu Lissu jailed on treason charges and ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate disqualified on the mainland.
- Officials reported about 87% turnout and sweeping CCM wins, while reports cited sparse queues, claims of ballot stuffing and multiple voting, and disruptions to ports, flights and fuel supplies.