Tanzanian authorities have lifted the night-time curfew in Dar es Salaam, imposed last Wednesday following deadly post-election protests, as the country begins to stabilize.
The unrest had prompted a nationwide internet shutdown, closures of most shops in Dar es Salaam, and severe shortages of basic goods alongside soaring prices. Schools were closed, and public transport came to a standstill.
By Tuesday, some shops had reopened and traffic resumed, although long queues persisted at several petrol stations in the city.
Families continued to search for missing relatives or bury those killed during clashes between security forces and opposition supporters who denounced the election as fraudulent.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, declared the winner with 98% of the vote, was sworn in on Monday.
Both major opposition figures were sidelined: Tundu Lissu remains in detention on treason charges, which he denies, while Luhaga Mpina’s candidacy was rejected on technical grounds.
Internet access is gradually being restored, though social media platforms remain restricted, and police have cautioned against sharing images from the protests.
The UN human rights office reported credible accounts of at least 10 deaths across three cities, while the government has not released official casualty figures.
