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In a notice released on Wednesday, the police said messages urging Tanzanians to join street protests on December 9 were widely shared, but those behind the push failed to bring people out.
Suluhu said that some individuals used the protests to break into police stations and attack businesses, actions she said could not be ignored.
The president suggested that foreign forces played a role in fomenting unrest, saying Tanzania’s stability “has irritated outsiders” who sought to destabilise the nation after failing in their own territories.
The announcement comes as the opposition and others have been calling for people to gather on Independence Day on December, 9, 2025, to demonstrate about killings that took place following last month's disputed poll.
The decision comes after weeks of unrest that followed the presidential election. Cities such as Dar es Salaam and Dodoma witnessed extensive damage to roads, government offices, and public utilities. Police stations and polling centres were vandalised, while businesses and traders in affected areas faced significant losses.
The Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports said the government is reviewing and verifying the contents of the documentary and promised an official response once the assessment is complete.
In a letter dated November 18, 2025, addressed to Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, Sauti Ya Watanzania opposed Dr Lazarus Chakwera’s involvement as mediator. The group raised concerns over Chakwera’s past, citing corruption cases during his tenure as Malawi’s President, and questioned his ability to lead a fair process at this stage.
Samia’s daughter, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, was appointed deputy education minister, while her husband, Mohamed Mchengerwa, continues as health minister. Seven former ministers have lost their positions, highlighting the administration’s renewed focus on leadership effectiveness.
Several ministries under the President’s Office have been reorganized to streamline decision-making. Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete has been named Minister for Public Service Management and Good Governance, with Regina Ndege Qwaray serving as deputy. Kitila Mkumbo now leads the Office for Planning and Investment, supported by Pius Steven Chaya.
Suluhu remarks come just days after the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged Tanzanian authorities to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation into reports of killings and other serious violations during and after the October 29 elections. Opposition figures claim that hundreds may have died, though the government has not released an official death toll.
Speaking on Tuesday, Manyora said that detaining Lissu served no legal purpose and instead harmed the credibility of the political system.
Speaking to Radio Generation, Manyora said the country must embark on national healing and reconciliation to address the problems that have shaken the nation.