In the midst of this turmoil, President Samia Suluhu has been in contact with Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, leading to speculation regarding the next steps for the region.
According to African Intelligence, these conversations occurred on the evening of October 30, as Suluhu addresses a post-election crisis that threatens to destabilize the East African country.
While specific details about the discussions are limited, political observers believe the Tanzanian president may be seeking support from leaders within the East African Community to preserve stability.
Protesters have accused the government of undermining democratic processes, with opposition leader Tundu Lissu still imprisoned and other opposition members disqualified from participating in the election.
The unrest has led to clashes between police and demonstrators in Mwanza, Dodoma, and Dar es Salaam, where major roads have been obstructed and security forces have resorted to firing live ammunition to disperse crowds.
Analysts note that while Suluhu is pursuing regional support, her relative silence towards Western embassies raises concerns about her strategic direction.
This choice to avoid traditional diplomatic engagement may be aimed at consolidating her internal authority prior to reaching out to outside partners.
Observers in Kenya are closely monitoring the situation, with many anticipating that developments in Tanzania could impact cross-border trade and security cooperation, especially if conditions worsen.
In Nairobi, discussions of contingency planning are underway, as the instability in Tanzania may have repercussions for neighboring countries.
As the nation stands at a crossroads between post-election chaos and the possibility of recovery, the focus of East Africa is intently on Dar es Salaam.
Each phone call, public statement, and protest now has implications that extend well beyond Tanzania’s borders.
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