Protests in Tanzania’s main city during poll expected to return Hassan to power

Violent protests broke out in Tanzania’s biggest city, Dar es Salaam, on Wednesday during an election President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win following the disqualification of the leading opposition candidates.

Internet service was disrupted across the country, monitor group NetBlocks said, as unverified videos of young protesters throwing rocks at security forces and a petrol station in flames circulated on social media.

Hundreds of protesters were marching towards the Selander Bridge that leads to Dar es Salaam’s centre, said a witness who asked not to be named.

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