October 30, 2025
Tanzanian authorities imposed a curfew in the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam on 29 October after violent clashes between protestors and police. Nationwide protests erupted during the presidential elections, demanding electoral reforms. In Dar es Salaam, a bus and gas station were set ablaze, while polling stations were vandalized in districts outside Dodoma. The military was deployed in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Zanzibar. Nationwide internet disruptions were also reported, complicating communication and operations. The heightened security and civil unrest pose immediate risks to local business operations, logistics, and stability in key urban centres.