The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared President Samia Suluhu the winner of the presidential election.
INEC Chairperson Jacobs Mwambegele announced that she secured a landslide victory with 31,913,866 votes (97.66%) and will serve a second term alongside Ambassador Emmanuel John Nchimbi.
“I declare Samia Suluhu Hassan the elected president of the United Republic of Tanzania through the CCM party,” Mwambegele said.
INEC stated that Salum Mwalim of Chama Cha Ukombozi wa Umma (Chaumma), secured 213,414 votes which represents 0.65% of the votes cast.
Samia was seeking reelection through the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).
She ascended to power in 2021 following the death of former President John Pombe Maghufuli.
Tanzania held general elections on October 29, 2025 and after three days results were announced through the state-owned Tanzanian Broadcasting Corporation (TBC).
Despite the ongoing protests across Tanzania that began on Wednesday, the government proceeded to announce the results.
Protesters slammed the government accusing it for undermining democracy after main opposition candidate Tundu Lissu remains in custody during elections and some candidates disqualified.
Zanzibar Declares New President
Elsewhere, the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced Hussein Ali Mwinyi as the winner of presidential elections.
Mwinyi’s victory was announced on October 30, marking his second term in office.
He contested through the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) which has been on power since the island secured independence.
Mwinyi defeated his 10 opposition candidates by securing 74.8% of the votes casted.
ZEC Chairperson George Joseph Kazi stated that voter turnout was over 88%.
After victory, he assured to prioritize national interests in his new administration and also called out his 10 opposition candidates to come together and work with him.
“Let us put the past behind us and open a new chapter of rebuilding the archipelago,” Mwinyi said.
What Tanzania Did to Curb Protests
Due to deadly unrest, Tanzanian government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Dar es salaam, therefore citizens should be indoors from 6:00pm to 6:00am.
Earlier, Regional Commissioner Alfred Chalamila warned that security agencies will deal with individuals who will try to disrupt election process.
However, several polling stations were vandalized by protesters and ballot boxes destroyed.
Since the election day, internet and communication in Tanzania were shut down.
According to Minister of Foreign Affairs Thibaut Kombo, this move was strategy to curb protests from escalating further.
Several lives has been reportedly lost and both private and public properties vandalized.
