How Tanzania's election fell short of democratic standards - AU observers

Protesters attack a polling station as clashes erupt in Dar es Salaam on October 29, 2025, during Tanzania’s presidential elections. [AFP]

Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections, which culminated in the swift declaration and swearing-in of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, fell short of key democratic standards, according to the African Union Election Observer Mission (AUEOM).

While the Mission acknowledged logistical efforts and citizen participation, its report detailed multiple shortcomings that undermined transparency, fairness, and public confidence in the process.