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world2 months ago

Tanzania Election Tensions Rise Amid Protests and Political Unrest

During Tanzania's general election, protests erupted in Dar es Salaam with police firing tear gas to disperse opposition supporters, amid low voter turnout and allegations of government repression. The election is largely seen as a foregone conclusion with President Samia Suluhu expected to win, while opposition figures face arrests and disqualifications. Rights groups have condemned the crackdown, but the government maintains the election will be free and fair.

via BBC|
#dar-es-salaam#election#opposition
world-news1 year ago

Rescue Efforts Intensify After Deadly Building Collapse in Tanzania

In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, rescue efforts continue after a building collapse in the Kariakoo market area, with 86 people rescued and 16 confirmed dead. Emmanuel Mallya awaits news of his mother, trapped in the rubble. Rescuers are providing supplies to those trapped, and an investigation into the collapse's cause will follow. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced ongoing rescue operations and a city-wide inspection of buildings to prevent future incidents.

via BBC.com|
#building-collapse#dar-es-salaam#investigation
world-news1 year ago

Tanzania Building Collapse: Rescuers Battle to Save Trapped Survivors

Rescue teams in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, have established contact with people trapped in the debris of a collapsed four-storey building in the Kariakoo market area, providing them with water, glucose, and oxygen. Thirteen people have died, while 84 have been rescued. Authorities, led by the prime minister, are conducting a thorough inspection of buildings in the area, and investigations into the collapse will begin after rescue operations conclude. The cause of the collapse remains unknown, but building regulation enforcement is a concern in the rapidly growing city.

via BBC.com|
#building-collapse#dar-es-salaam#kariakoo-market