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US, Britain warn of violence in Tanzania protests as police vow to block demos

Facing protests on unification day, Tanzania President John Magufuli. [File/Standard]

Britain and the United States have warned their citizens in Tanzania to exercise caution ahead of possible anti-government protests on Thursday.

The alerts issued on Tuesday warning of "possible" protests "across Tanzania" adding that police might use "tear gas and live ammunition".

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