Samia Suluhu Hassan: Tanzania's disputed president

Ana Maria Rus

Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as president behind closed doors on November 3, 2025. Her inauguration as president of Tanzania came as opposition leaders rejected the outcome of an election where they were excluded and Suluhu Hassan was named winner  with 98% of the vote. The election was marred by unrest that spilled over into neighboring   Kenya, an internet shutdown and reports of protest deaths. President Suluhu Hassan and her ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party faced heavy