The shocking brutality of the 2025 election exposed a nation’s lost moral centre and the perilous decay of its institutions.
Father Charles Kitima argues that Tanzania cannot heal or reconcile without first acknowledging the truth about the killing of citizens during the October 29 election protests and holding those responsible accountable.
His story, rooted in a personal struggle that once threatened his future, has become a beacon of possibility, a testament to how perseverance and ingenuity can transform individual hardship into a solution for many.
Tanzania’s reputation as a peaceful haven masks a complex history of internal and external conflicts, political assassinations, and recent violence demanding accountability.
In our briefing today:
Treason Charges Dropped Against Hundreds of Tanzanian Youths Following Presidential Directive;
Tanganyika Law Society Sues Tanzanian Government Over Post-Election Curfew:
Tanzanian Government Lifts Ban on Glory of Christ Tanzania Church After Six Months;
Thabo Mbeki Foundation Calls for ‘Sovereign National Dialogue’ Amid Tanzania Legitimacy Crisis.
The detentions are part of a sweeping government crackdown following the most significant protests in the nation’s history, which erupted on election day, October 29, 2025.
Dar es Salaam – The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced a mixed bag of fuel price adjustments for November, with prices
Authorities intensify their crackdown on opposition voices whilst simultaneously rolling out populist measures aimed at ensuring voter turnout in what has become an increasingly uncompetitive race.
In our briefing today:
Zanzibar Closes Voter Register Amid Opposition Dispute Over Early Voting;
Tanzania Sees Fuel Prices Tumble, Offering Relief to Consumers;
Catholic Priest Accused of Spreading False Kidnapping Report Was Battling Mental Health Challenges, Bishop Says;
Chief Justice Warns: Open Court Is Not a Public Hearing; Discourages Live Streaming
Since 2019, over 200 people, including opposition members and critics, have disappeared in Tanzania in what UN experts call a systematic campaign of repression ahead of the October elections.
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