Tanzania Prompts Transnational Advocacy

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Tanzania’s democratic crisis deepened after President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s disputed October election, in which opposition leaders were barred from contesting, and security forces violently suppressed protests, leaving hundreds reportedly dead. The government imposed internet blackouts and restricted independent observers. Cross-border activism from Kenya amplified suppressed voices, sharing images and lobbying the African Union and East African Community for accountability. The crackdown and regional response highlight growing transnational advocacy and challenges to governance in East Africa.