Tanzanian police have lifted a night-time curfew imposed since last Wednesday in the main city Dar es Salaam following deadly election protests, as life slowly returns to normal across the country.
Following the unrest, the internet was cut nationwide and most shops in Dar es Salaam closed amid acute shortages of basic essentials and soaring prices. Schools shut and public transport came to a halt.
On Tuesday, some shops reopened and traffic resumed but with queues persisting at some petrol stations in Dar es Salaam.
Families continue to search for or bury relatives killed in the clashes between the security forces and opposition supporters who denounced the poll as a sham.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday after being declared the winner of last Wednesday's election with 98% of the vote.
Observers from the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have reported that the election fell short of democratic standards. The two main opposition leaders were barred from contesting, one facing detention on treason charges, while the other’s candidacy was rejected.
The Chadema party recorded no less than 800 deaths by Saturday, while a source mentioned at least 500 people have died. The UN reported at least 10 deaths in three cities.
During her inauguration, President Samia acknowledged the loss of lives and destruction of public property but notably blamed foreign nationals for inciting the violence.
Human Rights groups have condemned the government's response to the protests, with calls for investigations into the violence and accountability for those responsible.
