Tanzania: Election, Unrest and the Question of Democracy

The 2025 Tanzanian general election, held on October 29, ignited widespread unrest after President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed victory with nearly 98 percent of the vote amid accusations of fraud, opposition arrests, and an internet blackout. Protests erupted across major cities, met with heavy military crackdowns that opposition groups say left hundreds dead, though official figures remain disputed. The crisis has shaken public faith in Tanzania’s democracy, raising fears of deepening authoritarianism and regional instability. At its heart, this tragedy underscores the universal struggle for free elections, accountability, and the right of ordinary citizens to have their voices heard without fear.

Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting/life coach/ gym-chalk covered philosopher talks about the Crisis of Democracy in East Africa.