Who won the Tanzania election?
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President Samia Suluhu Hassan wins the Tanzania election with 97.6% of the vote after main rivals are imprisoned or disqualified, leading to opposition being sidelined. The election is followed by protests and low voter turnout. This is Hassan's first direct election by the public, having initially assumed office in 2021 after her predecessor's death.
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- President Samia Suluhu Hassan was re-elected in Tanzania with 97.6% of the vote. 8s
- Main opposition candidates were either imprisoned or disqualified, sidelining the opposition. 13s
- Three days of significant violence and protest followed the election. 23s
- International observers reported extremely low voter turnout and nearly empty ballot boxes. 31s
- Samia Suluhu Hassan is serving her second term but was directly elected by the public for the first time. 38s
