Maseru, Nov.03–Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in Monday for a second term in office following her landslide election victory, in a tightly controlled ceremony held amid protests, political tension, and a nationwide internet blackout now in its sixth day.
The swearing-in took place at the Tanzania People’s Défense Force parade grounds in Dodoma, an unprecedented venue for a presidential inauguration, traditionally held in a public stadium before thousands of citizens.
The ceremony was closed to the public, with only select government officials, security chiefs, and invited foreign dignitaries in attendance.
Immediately after taking her oath of office, President Suluhu was honoured with a ceremonial gun salute from the military…
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