Tanzania remains gripped by the aftermath of its worst post-election violence in decades, a crisis that has shaken its long-standing reputation as a beacon of peace and stability in Africa.
It has also earned the country rare rebukes from regional and continental organizations.
The death toll is not clear but families continue to search for or bury relatives killed following the recent disputed poll, that President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98% of the vote.
Samia, the soft-spoken leader whose calm and gentle demeanor initially inspired optimism when she assumed power in 2021, finds her leadership challenged as unrest grows.
Samia has pushed Tanzania to its thick winter of protests, instability and uncertainty, said Prof Peter Kagwanja, a Kenyan policy analyst.
Protests organized by the youth drew parallels with global movements against unresponsive governments, fueled by years of political stasis and persecution of opposition leaders. Despite initial hopes for reform, Samia's recent actions have sparked fears of authoritarianism.
The protests represent accumulated grievances against a political climate where opposition leaders are stifled and the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is perceived as out of touch with the people's demands.
As public anger escalates, the legitimacy of Samia's upcoming presidency hangs in the balance, with analysts warning that her administration must navigate through these tumultuous waters to restore faith and stability in Tanzanian governance.
