Tanzanian police have lifted a night-time curfew imposed since last Wednesday in the main city Dar es Salaam following deadly election protests, as life slowly returns to normal across the country.
Following the unrest, the internet was cut nationwide and most shops in Dar es Salaam closed amid acute shortages of basic essentials and soaring prices. Schools shut and public transport came to a halt.
On Tuesday, some shops reopened and traffic resumed but with queues persisting at some petrol stations in Dar es Salaam.
Families continue to search for or bury relatives killed in the clashes between the security forces and opposition supporters who denounced the poll as a sham.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday after being declared the winner of last Wednesday's election with 98% of the vote. Observers from the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) reported that the election fell short of democratic standards.
Lissu's Chadema party reported no less than 800 deaths, while credible sources indicate at least 500 fatalities. The UN human rights office confirmed reports of at least 10 deaths in three cities during the unrest.
The government, which has not released official casualty figures, claims foreign nationals incited the violence. In her inauguration, Samia acknowledged the loss of lives and destruction of public property but emphasized the challenges faced.
With her ascent to the presidency in 2021, Samia was initially seen as a reformer, but recent events suggest a narrowing political space.
