Tanzania inaugurated President Samia Suluhu Hassan on November 3, 2025, at the Tanzania People’s Defense Force parade grounds in Dodoma, an unprecedented venue for a presidential swearing-in.

Normally, Tanzanian presidential inaugurations are open to the public, but this year’s ceremony was tightly controlled and closed to the public.

The event came in the wake of a tense general election held on October 30, 2025, where the Independent Electoral Commission announced that President Suluhu won the election with 97.66% of the votes cast, securing over 31.9 million of the 32.7 million votes cast.

The result extends her presidency for a second term.

The election excluded several key opposition figures, including Tundu Lissu of CHADEMA and Luhaga Mpina, both of whom were barred from running.

Several regional Heads of State, Deputy Presidents, and Dignitaries attended the swearing-in ceremony to witness the official start of President Suluhu’s new term.

Presidents in Attendance

• Hassan Sheikh Mohamud – Somalia
• Hakainde Hichilema – Zambia
• Evariste Ndayishimiye – Burundi
• Daniel Chapo – Mozambique

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Attending Deputy Presidents

Constantino Chiwenga – Zimbabwe

Jessica Alupo – Uganda

Moussa Said Moussaidine – Comoros

Kithure Kindiki – Kenya

There were other dignitaries and delegations.

Others present include senior representatives of the African Union (AU), United Nations (UN), Southern African Development Community (SADC), East African Community (EAC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Other foreign ministers and ambassadors from other parts of Africa and the outside world also graced the occasion.

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The election has been marred by reports of violence, opposition boycotts, and internet restrictions that began days before voting.

After taking the oath, the Tanzanian People’s Defense Force gave President Suluhu a ceremonial military gun salute.

President Suluhu urged the Tanzanian security Agencies to restore normalcy in the country.

“As the presidents of Burundi and Zambia said, unrest in the country brings no benefit. I am calling for peace, unity, and calm in our nation of Tanzania,” she said.

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Leaders from Africa and other parts of the world attending the swearing in of Tanzania’s president
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