Polls Open in Tanzania
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Hundreds of people take to streets of Dar-es-Salaam after two main opposition figures barred from presidential poll.
Civil society groups in Tanzania have called for the nullification of Wednesday's general election and the formation of an inclusive transitional arrangement, saying the vote was neither free nor competitive after top opposition contenders were locked out of the race.
In Tanzania, an internet blackout and curfew fail to stop demonstrators challenging an election they see as predetermined.
The East African country’s Party of Revolution, one of the longest-ruling parties on the continent, seeks to keep its grip on power.
Tanzanian police imposed a curfew in Dar es Salaam following violent protests tied to an election expected to favor President Hassan. Critics allege government repression, and disruptions were reported both in the capital and Arusha.
A representative from participating companies introduces the avocados destined for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) to Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian, in Dar es Salaam,
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Running Battles as police disperse protesters in Dar es salaam as voting continues: "Hali si shwari"
Police in Dar es Salaam used teargas and live bullets to disperse youths attempting to protest in Kimara Kibo as voting continued in Tanzania’s general elections.
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Opposition candidate Salum Mwalimu concludes rally in Dar es Salaam
As Tanzania's election campaign concluded Monday, opposition candidate Salum Mwalimu held his final rally, emerging as the primary challenger to President Samia Suluhu Hassan in a vote overshadowed by the exclusion of major rivals and an intensifying government crackdown.