Tanzania Crisis Slows East Africa Trade

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Tanzania’s post-election crisis is disrupting trade and the East African economy. Protests and a weeklong internet shutdown following the October 29 vote halted operations at Dar es Salaam port, forcing cargo to divert to Kenya’s Mombasa and Lamu ports. Supply chains and the Northern and Central Corridors are congested, raising transport costs and food prices across the region. Businesses in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi face losses, while cross-border trade and investor confidence are under pressure.