Tanzania reports 518 killed in autumn protests
The Tanzanian government has released its first official death toll from protests that erupted in October last year, saying at least 518 people were killed.
WorldThe Tanzanian government has released its first official death toll from protests that erupted in October last year, saying at least 518 people were killed.
WorldA new prime minister has been appointed in Tanzania after the violent and heavily contested election in late October, Reuters reports.
World politicsTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in for a new term, state-run television reports. Since last week's highly contested election, the country has been rocked by violent protests.
World politicsTanzania's incumbent president is staying in office and condemning the widespread election protests of recent days. After the country's rigged presidential election, which has led to the violent demonstrations, the electoral commission claims that she received 97.7 percent of the vote.
World politicsAround 700 people have died in unrest that broke out in Tanzania in connection with the elections there, opposition sources claim to AFP.
WorldWednesday's elections in Tanzania derailed in chaos and violence. Protesters were also met with gunfire and tear gas on Thursday. With the internet and other communications shut down, concerns about what is happening are growing.
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