BREAKING: Tanzanian Protesters March on State House Amid Deadly Clashes; President Samia’s Wherewhere Unknown

DAR ES SALAAM, October 31, 2025 – Thousands of Tanzanian protesters are currently marching toward the State House in Dar es Salaam amid escalating violence that has left at least 30 people dead and widespread destruction across the city. The demonstrators, demanding a military takeover of the government, have clashed with security forces throughout the day, resulting in burned buildings, looted businesses, and chaotic scenes in the capital.

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Eyewitnesses report seeing plumes of smoke rising from multiple locations in the city center as protesters break through security cordons. “They’re burning everything – cars, shops, government buildings,” said a local shopkeeper who fled the area. “We haven’t seen anything like this in Tanzania before.”

The death toll continues to rise, with hospital sources confirming at least 30 fatalities and dozens more injured in the violence. Medical staff at Muhimbili National Hospital report being overwhelmed with casualties, many suffering from gunshot wounds.

The crisis has been amplified by the conspicuous absence of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who has not been seen publicly since the protests began. Unconfirmed reports suggest the president is in emergency consultations with top government officials, allegedly preparing to be sworn in for another term despite the escalating crisis.

Protest leaders have vowed to continue their advance on the State House, with one organizer declaring through a megaphone: “We will not stop until we reach State House and hand power to the military. This government has failed us completely.”

Security forces have established multiple barricades around the presidential residence, with military reinforcements being deployed throughout the city. The situation remains extremely volatile as night falls, with continuing clashes reported between protesters and security personnel.

International concern is growing, with several foreign embassies issuing emergency alerts to their citizens and the African Union calling for an immediate restoration of calm. The United Nations Secretary-General has offered to mediate between the opposing sides, though it remains unclear whether either party would accept such intervention.

As the march on State House continues, Tanzania faces its most severe political crisis in decades, with the outcome hanging in the balance between presidential authority and popular discontent.

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