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Mbatia: The Bodies of youths who lost their lives in protests should be returned to their families
Veteran politician James Mbatia (NCCR-Mageuzi), speaking on November 05, 2025, said the political situation that emerged after the October 2025 general election is not just a political issue, but a result of "the pain of the many against the few."
He called on authorities to allow the bodies of the young people who lost their lives on the day of the protests to be returned to their families with dignity, emphasizing the importance of humanity, decency, and faith-based values in handling the event.
Public Opinion: The majority of public opinion commends Mbatia for his courage in speaking about the situation that has affected many victims' families.
Musiba quits politics, calls for maintaining peace
Politician Cyprian Musiba has officially announced his departure from politics and his withdrawal from all political parties, calling on Tanzanians to reflect on their nation's destiny by maintaining peace, unity, and solidarity.
In his message on November 5, Musiba said the country must return to the foundations of humanity, love, and tolerance established by Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, stressing that, despite the pain and deaths, there is no place for revenge.
Public Opinion: However, public opinion has been divided, with some criticizing him for withdrawing, claiming the system turned against him, and others for not speaking openly about matters of justice.
Others recalled how he was used to harm opponents and government critics during the previous administration, under the late John Pombe Magufuli, using his newspapers.
Kilimanjaro: Police say no reports of deaths or injuries following election protest violence
Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander, SACP Saimon Maigwa, has stated that there are no reports of killings or injuries to civilians or officers in the region following protest violence during the election. Instead, the Force has only detained 11 people on allegations of inciting violence, while 300 others were released after it was determined they had committed no offense when arrested.
Furthermore, he insisted that reports of deaths in the Himo Township authority due to the protests are untrue.
Public Opinion: Citizens have refuted this statement, claiming it is false, explaining that some young people lost their lives on the day of the protests in the region. They noted that the police reports of no deaths or injuries do not match the events that occurred.
Chacha Heche: CHADEMA leaders are being arrested on allegations of coordinating and inciting the October 29 protests
The Chairman of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) for the Mara Region, Chacha Heche, explained in an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW) that many of the party's leaders have been arrested, especially in Bunda District, and charged with coordinating and inciting the protests that took place on October 29, 2025. He insisted that citizens carried out the demonstrations without the party's involvement.
Public Opinion: This statement has sparked a significant debate online, with some citizens questioning the reconciliation promised by President Samia's government within 100 days of the election, which has since turned into the suppression of opponents. The act of arresting opponents is seen as a way for CCM and the government to evade accountability for the human rights violations that occurred during the protests.
Tanzanian Diaspora protest killings of civilians during the October 2025 General Election, want President Samia prosecuted at ICC
Some Tanzanians living in the Netherlands, South Africa, and Belgium held demonstrations on November 5, protesting the killings of civilians that occurred in Tanzania during the October 2025 General Election. Protesters carried banners with various messages, including calls to stop the killings in Tanzania and demands for justice for victims of human rights violations.
The demonstrators have called for the October 29 election to be nullified, citing a lack of freedom and fairness, and for President Samia to be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC). They also demanded a New Constitution to strengthen the foundations of justice, democracy, and accountability.
Public Opinion: This issue appears to be supported by a majority of citizens, who believe that pressure from within and outside the country could spur the attainment of justice and hold accountable those found to be involved in the offenses that led to deaths and injuries of protesters.
MPs-elect summoned to Parliament; Election of Speaker and confirmation of Prime Minister to take place on November 11, 2025
Members of Parliament-elect have been notified to report for registration and other administrative procedures that will take place in Dodoma between November 8 and 10. The first session of the 13th Parliament is expected to be held on November 11. It will include the election of the Speaker, the oath of allegiance for MPs, the confirmation of the Prime Minister's appointment, the election of the Deputy Speaker, and the official opening of Parliament.
Public Opinion: Citizens have continued to question the parliamentary and presidential results, saying this election held on October 29 lacked legitimacy due to the situation on that day, where in many places people did not participate in the election, alongside the alleged fraud committed by election supervisors seen in various areas through videos and photos circulated online, filling out remaining ballot papers from that day.
Furthermore, other citizens expressed surprise at the summoning of MPs-elect, given that their election results had not yet been announced to the public.
Mwabukusi condemns Heche's arrest, says terrorism allegations are baseless, warns against misuse of state organs
The President of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), Advocate Boniface Mwabukusi, has strongly condemned linking CHADEMA's Vice Chairman (Mainland), John Heche, with terrorism allegations, saying the move lacks evidence and signals a misuse of state organs.
Through his X page on November 5, 2025, Mwabukusi criticized the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Police Force for, as he described it, "pouring petrol on the fire," warning that these actions are further angering citizens and disrupting peace. He urged the courts not to intervene to suppress democracy.
He also stressed that before any dialogue, all those involved in the killings and abductions of civilians before, during, and after the election must be held accountable for crimes against humanity through the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying that dialogue before accountability for what happened is an insult to all who were innocently killed and blesses the tyranny that occurred.
Public Opinion: Mwabukusi's statements have sparked a significant debate online, with some citizens congratulating him for his courage and calling his stance patriotic, while others criticized him, saying he should have pursued further legal action rather than issuing mere declarations.
Kihongosi criticizes citizens for destroying property during protests, asking, "Talk about people dying in what?"
CCM's Publicity Secretary, Kenani Kihongosi, speaking LIVE on Instagram, strongly criticized activists who promoted protests on election day, October 29, stating that because of them, some citizens engaged in violence and property destruction, and that this was unacceptable.
When asked about the deaths that occurred, he answered the citizens with a question: "Talk about people dying in what? Why haven't you (who asked the question) died?"
Public Opinion: Citizens have shown outrage at Kenani's statement, questioning why he condemns the protests but has never condemned the acts of arrest, disappearance, or abduction of citizens. They said the statement showed a disregard for the lives lost during the protests, while others claimed it was disrespectful and lacked humanity.
The government is accused of blocking Al-Jazeera broadcasts in Tanzania
After the international station Al-Jazeera broadcast reports and videos showing the killings that occurred in Tanzania during the protests on election day, October 29, 2025, viewers noticed that the channel had been removed from many local decoders, including Azam, StarTimes, and Zuku.
Furthermore, the Al-Jazeera website has reportedly been blocked without a VPN.
Public Opinion: This move has raised questions from citizens asking for the reasons for hiding information if the government insists that no force was used and no killings occurred.
Others criticized the move, saying it aims to control information about the country's real situation. Some insisted that even without Al-Jazeera, social media and direct communication will continue to expose the truth.
Veteran politician James Mbatia (NCCR-Mageuzi), speaking on November 05, 2025, said the political situation that emerged after the October 2025 general election is not just a political issue, but a result of "the pain of the many against the few."
He called on authorities to allow the bodies of the young people who lost their lives on the day of the protests to be returned to their families with dignity, emphasizing the importance of humanity, decency, and faith-based values in handling the event.
Public Opinion: The majority of public opinion commends Mbatia for his courage in speaking about the situation that has affected many victims' families.
Musiba quits politics, calls for maintaining peace
Politician Cyprian Musiba has officially announced his departure from politics and his withdrawal from all political parties, calling on Tanzanians to reflect on their nation's destiny by maintaining peace, unity, and solidarity.
In his message on November 5, Musiba said the country must return to the foundations of humanity, love, and tolerance established by Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, stressing that, despite the pain and deaths, there is no place for revenge.
Public Opinion: However, public opinion has been divided, with some criticizing him for withdrawing, claiming the system turned against him, and others for not speaking openly about matters of justice.
Others recalled how he was used to harm opponents and government critics during the previous administration, under the late John Pombe Magufuli, using his newspapers.
Kilimanjaro: Police say no reports of deaths or injuries following election protest violence
Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander, SACP Saimon Maigwa, has stated that there are no reports of killings or injuries to civilians or officers in the region following protest violence during the election. Instead, the Force has only detained 11 people on allegations of inciting violence, while 300 others were released after it was determined they had committed no offense when arrested.
Furthermore, he insisted that reports of deaths in the Himo Township authority due to the protests are untrue.
Public Opinion: Citizens have refuted this statement, claiming it is false, explaining that some young people lost their lives on the day of the protests in the region. They noted that the police reports of no deaths or injuries do not match the events that occurred.
Chacha Heche: CHADEMA leaders are being arrested on allegations of coordinating and inciting the October 29 protests
The Chairman of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) for the Mara Region, Chacha Heche, explained in an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW) that many of the party's leaders have been arrested, especially in Bunda District, and charged with coordinating and inciting the protests that took place on October 29, 2025. He insisted that citizens carried out the demonstrations without the party's involvement.
Public Opinion: This statement has sparked a significant debate online, with some citizens questioning the reconciliation promised by President Samia's government within 100 days of the election, which has since turned into the suppression of opponents. The act of arresting opponents is seen as a way for CCM and the government to evade accountability for the human rights violations that occurred during the protests.
Tanzanian Diaspora protest killings of civilians during the October 2025 General Election, want President Samia prosecuted at ICC
Some Tanzanians living in the Netherlands, South Africa, and Belgium held demonstrations on November 5, protesting the killings of civilians that occurred in Tanzania during the October 2025 General Election. Protesters carried banners with various messages, including calls to stop the killings in Tanzania and demands for justice for victims of human rights violations.
The demonstrators have called for the October 29 election to be nullified, citing a lack of freedom and fairness, and for President Samia to be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC). They also demanded a New Constitution to strengthen the foundations of justice, democracy, and accountability.
Public Opinion: This issue appears to be supported by a majority of citizens, who believe that pressure from within and outside the country could spur the attainment of justice and hold accountable those found to be involved in the offenses that led to deaths and injuries of protesters.
MPs-elect summoned to Parliament; Election of Speaker and confirmation of Prime Minister to take place on November 11, 2025
Members of Parliament-elect have been notified to report for registration and other administrative procedures that will take place in Dodoma between November 8 and 10. The first session of the 13th Parliament is expected to be held on November 11. It will include the election of the Speaker, the oath of allegiance for MPs, the confirmation of the Prime Minister's appointment, the election of the Deputy Speaker, and the official opening of Parliament.
Public Opinion: Citizens have continued to question the parliamentary and presidential results, saying this election held on October 29 lacked legitimacy due to the situation on that day, where in many places people did not participate in the election, alongside the alleged fraud committed by election supervisors seen in various areas through videos and photos circulated online, filling out remaining ballot papers from that day.
Furthermore, other citizens expressed surprise at the summoning of MPs-elect, given that their election results had not yet been announced to the public.
Mwabukusi condemns Heche's arrest, says terrorism allegations are baseless, warns against misuse of state organs
The President of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), Advocate Boniface Mwabukusi, has strongly condemned linking CHADEMA's Vice Chairman (Mainland), John Heche, with terrorism allegations, saying the move lacks evidence and signals a misuse of state organs.
Through his X page on November 5, 2025, Mwabukusi criticized the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Police Force for, as he described it, "pouring petrol on the fire," warning that these actions are further angering citizens and disrupting peace. He urged the courts not to intervene to suppress democracy.
He also stressed that before any dialogue, all those involved in the killings and abductions of civilians before, during, and after the election must be held accountable for crimes against humanity through the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying that dialogue before accountability for what happened is an insult to all who were innocently killed and blesses the tyranny that occurred.
Public Opinion: Mwabukusi's statements have sparked a significant debate online, with some citizens congratulating him for his courage and calling his stance patriotic, while others criticized him, saying he should have pursued further legal action rather than issuing mere declarations.
Kihongosi criticizes citizens for destroying property during protests, asking, "Talk about people dying in what?"
CCM's Publicity Secretary, Kenani Kihongosi, speaking LIVE on Instagram, strongly criticized activists who promoted protests on election day, October 29, stating that because of them, some citizens engaged in violence and property destruction, and that this was unacceptable.
When asked about the deaths that occurred, he answered the citizens with a question: "Talk about people dying in what? Why haven't you (who asked the question) died?"
Public Opinion: Citizens have shown outrage at Kenani's statement, questioning why he condemns the protests but has never condemned the acts of arrest, disappearance, or abduction of citizens. They said the statement showed a disregard for the lives lost during the protests, while others claimed it was disrespectful and lacked humanity.
The government is accused of blocking Al-Jazeera broadcasts in Tanzania
After the international station Al-Jazeera broadcast reports and videos showing the killings that occurred in Tanzania during the protests on election day, October 29, 2025, viewers noticed that the channel had been removed from many local decoders, including Azam, StarTimes, and Zuku.
Furthermore, the Al-Jazeera website has reportedly been blocked without a VPN.
Public Opinion: This move has raised questions from citizens asking for the reasons for hiding information if the government insists that no force was used and no killings occurred.
Others criticized the move, saying it aims to control information about the country's real situation. Some insisted that even without Al-Jazeera, social media and direct communication will continue to expose the truth.
