Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations due to election unrest

Tanzania has canceled its independence celebrations on December 9 to allocate funds for rebuilding infrastructure damaged during recent election unrest, as announced by Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba. The opposition is calling for demonstrations to protest alleged killings following the disputed election, wherein President Samia Suluhu Hassan reportedly won 98% of the vote amidst claims of manipulation. While a commission of inquiry has been established, concerns about its independence persist as gruesome images of unrest circulate online. Nchemba urged Tanzanians to engage in political dialogue and avoid further violence, emphasizing the need for unity.

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