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ICC Faces Fresh Push to Investigate Tanzania’s post-election violence
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ICC Faces Fresh Push to Investigate Tanzania’s post-election violence

According to the petition, Tanzanian authorities “murdered thousands of civilians, subjected hundreds to enforced disappearance, tortured thousands in detention facilities, committed sexual violence against detainees, forcibly displaced tens of thousands of indigenous Maasais, and employed cyber-enabled repression affecting millions.” The organisations argue that the events surrounding the vote reflect widespread and deliberate attacks that warrant international scrutiny.

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Tanzania cancels independence day to prioritise riot repairs
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Tanzania cancels independence day to prioritise riot repairs

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.

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PS Sing’oei assures family as hunt for missing Kenyan teacher’s body intensifies
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PS Sing’oei assures family as hunt for missing Kenyan teacher’s body intensifies

PS Sing’oei met the grieving family this week, telling them that Kenya will stand with them until the remains of Ogutu are located and returned. He explained that the process had slowed in recent weeks because the swearing-in of key officials in Tanzania had not yet been completed, but expressed confidence that the new administration in Dodoma would now address the matter without delay.

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Two Kenyans still detained in Tanzania after post-election violence
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Two Kenyans still detained in Tanzania after post-election violence

Efforts to locate Kenyan teacher John Ogutu, who was reportedly shot dead during the violence, have so far been unsuccessful. Ogutu, employed at Sky School in Kinondoni District, was killed on October 29, 2025, at about 7:00 pm. Searches conducted in hospitals and mortuaries in Dar es Salaam and other regions have not produced his body.

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Tanzanian civic group rejects Commonwealth mediation over post-election killings
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Tanzanian civic group rejects Commonwealth mediation over post-election killings

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.

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Samia Suluhu reshuffles key ministries to boost efficiency and services
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Samia Suluhu reshuffles key ministries to boost efficiency and services

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.

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Opposition rejects dialogue as treason cases rise across Tanzania
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Opposition rejects dialogue as treason cases rise across Tanzania

Court documents show that nearly 340 people were initially detained for their alleged involvement in protests and unrest surrounding the October 29 elections. Of these, 302 individuals have been formally charged with treason, one of the gravest crimes under Tanzanian law, which can carry the death penalty.

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Lissu’s treason trial delayed again over court safety concerns
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Lissu’s treason trial delayed again over court safety concerns

The prosecution requested a 14-day extension under Section 302 of the Criminal Procedure Act to make new arrangements, but Justice Dastan Ndunguru declined, instead adjourning the case for two days to November 12, 2025. The court instructed that all witnesses and Lissu must be present on the new date.

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