President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election, securing another term amid days of unrest across the country. Samia won 98% of the votes in Wednesday's poll, according to the electoral commission. In her victory speech, she asserted that the election was free and democratic, labeling protesting citizens as unpatriotic. Critics, however, have called the results a farce, noting that main opposition candidates were either jailed or barred from running.

International observers voiced concerns over transparency, as violence has left hundreds dead or injured, complicating the confirmation of casualty figures. An internet shutdown complicates these issues further, and the government has implemented a curfew to control ongoing unrest.

Samia, while receiving her victory certificate, commended the security forces for maintaining order during the elections, but opponents have charged that the election was a suppression of democracy, with significant electoral manipulation in favor of the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). The unrest, largely driven by youth protests, highlights widespread discontent regarding the lack of genuine political competition and suppression of opposition voices. Samia's administration faces scrutiny as the world watches the unfolding crisis in Tanzania.