Protests in Tanzania have entered a second day, with widespread unrest following the country’s presidential and parliamentary elections. The United States Embassy in Dar es Salaam has warned its citizens to remain indoors and avoid non-essential movements as violence and roadblocks spread across several regions.
In a security alert issued on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 9:39 a.m. East African Time, the embassy reported that major roads, including the main route to Julius Nyerere International Airport, had been closed. It also confirmed that an ongoing internet blackout was severely hampering communication and access to reliable information.
“National presidential and parliamentary elections in Tanzania are ongoing. There are reports of countrywide demonstrations resulting in outbreaks of violence and roadblocks,” the embassy stated.
The advisory urged U.S. citizens to stay away from demonstrations, maintain a low profile, and monitor local media for updates.
Authorities in Dar es Salaam imposed a curfew on Wednesday night following violent clashes between protesters and police on Election Day. The unrest has since spread to opposition strongholds, including Arusha, Mwanza, Tarime, and Tunduma, where residents are protesting what they claim to be a “one-sided election” favoring incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Reports from Muhimbili Hospital indicate a surge in patients injured during the clashes, while diplomatic sources told AFP that violence continued overnight despite the curfew.
Although official figures remain unconfirmed, sources suggest that more than 30 people may have been killed in the chaos.
Kenyans are among the foreign nationals stranded in the turmoil, but the Kenyan government has yet to issue an advisory or confirm the safety of its citizens in Tanzania.
With communication lines down and security forces deployed across major cities, the situation remains tense as Tanzanians await official election results.
