President Samia Suluhu Hassan is being sworn in for a second term in Tanzania. She was declared the winner of the recent election with 98% of the vote. The opposition has rejected the election results as a sham, and international observers have expressed concerns about the process and its aftermath.
Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration ceremony is taking place at a military parade ground in Dodoma, the capital. The event is closed to the public but is being broadcast live by the state-run TBC.
Election Results and Context
Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner on Saturday, securing 98% of the vote. Several key rival candidates were either imprisoned or barred from running. The opposition has stated their rejection of the election results, characterizing them as a "sham."
Concerns Raised by International Observers
International observers have expressed concerns regarding the transparency of the election. The period following the election has also seen reports of violence, with hundreds of people reportedly killed or injured.