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Tanzania’s president blames foreigners for deadly protests after disputed election

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan blamed foreigners for last week’s deadly unrest after a disputed Oct. 29 election that barred two opposition contenders, as she was sworn in on government grounds in tense Dodoma. She acknowledged lives lost but gave no details. A regional bloc said the vote fell short of democratic standards, while the Chadema party rejected the results. Credible reports cited at least 10 deaths, though a Catholic leader claimed “hundreds.” With internet disruptions, shuttered shops and empty streets, authorities delayed university reopenings and urged a return to work Tuesday; regional leaders urged calm.

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