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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for a second presidential term under tight security measures, following elections that sparked widespread controversy and were rejected by the opposition, which described them as “a sham.”
The inauguration ceremony took place at the military parade grounds in the capital, Dodoma, in a closed event that was broadcast on state television—unlike previous years when it was held in public stadiums.
The Electoral Commission announced that Samia won 98% of the votes in an election lacking real competition, after the main opposition candidates were either imprisoned or barred from running.
International observers expressed concerns about the conduct of the electoral process and the post-election violence, which reportedly claimed the lives of hundreds of people.
Sources from the main opposition party, Chadema, told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the party had documented “at least 800 deaths” in clashes between protesters and security forces.
After taking the oath of office, President Samia proceeded to the Republic Stadium in the capital, where she delivered a speech before her supporters, vowing to continue working for “national unity and development.”
