Tanzania’s president has won re-election with almost 98 per cent of the vote after a disputed election marred by deadly protests.
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In protests that sometimes spilled into neighbouring Kenya, government buildings were set on fire and police responded with tear gas and gunshots.
The UN says at least ten people have died but opposition parties claim ‘around 700’ people were killed.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was elevated to the presidency in 2021 after the sudden death of her predecessor, John Magufuli.
Opposition rivals were barred from running in the election, and one was jailed for treason after calling for electoral reform.
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