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The United States has released a new security advisory for its citizens in Tanzania, cautioning about a continued heavy security presence and ongoing curfews in certain parts of the country.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, while the curfew in the capital has been lifted after several days of civil unrest, other regions may still be under restriction.
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The embassy noted that a strong security presence remains across the country, with movement restrictions, checkpoints, and reports of temporary detentions of foreign nationals by local authorities.
“Zanzibar remains calm, with shops and ferry services operating normally,” the advisory stated.
Police in Tanzania have reminded citizens that sharing photos or videos that could cause public panic is a criminal offence, and there are reports of security officers inspecting electronic devices for politically sensitive material.
The embassy also mentioned intermittent internet disruptions and blocked apps, adding that card payment services depend on internet connectivity, though availability is gradually improving.
Food, fuel, and cash shortages persist in some areas, and travellers were urged to confirm flight details by phone before going to airports. International airports, however, remain operational.
U.S. citizens were advised to avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, remain vigilant, monitor local news, and keep a low profile. Those in need of assistance were directed to contact the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam or the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs.
The alert follows days of unrest after the country’s elections. Police lifted a night curfew in Dar es Salaam, which had been imposed following deadly post-election protests that led to internet shutdowns, shop closures, and shortages of basic supplies.
Normalcy is slowly returning, with some shops reopening and traffic resuming, though fuel queues remain in parts of the city.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday after being declared the winner of last week’s election with 98% of the vote. She first assumed office in 2021 following the death of President John Magufuli, becoming Tanzania’s first female head of state.
