The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania has urged its staff to remain indoors as demonstrations intensify across the country following the general election.
In a security advisory issued on Wednesday, the embassy directed its personnel to avoid protest areas and large gatherings, keep a low profile, and stay informed through local media updates.
Staff were also encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive real-time security alerts.
The unrest erupted on election day as protesters took to the streets to denounce what they called an unfair electoral process.
The demonstrations come amid a contentious vote in which President Samia Suluhu Hassan is widely expected to secure a second term, with the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) facing little opposition.
The main opposition party, CHADEMA, boycotted the polls after its leader Tundu Lissu was charged with treason, claiming the elections lacked credibility.
Protesters have since blocked roads, lit bonfires, and vandalized public transport and infrastructure, demanding sweeping electoral reforms and greater political freedoms.
President Suluhu’s government, which has maintained CCM’s decades-long hold on power, is yet to issue an official response to the growing unrest.
