The United States has issued a fresh security alert for its citizens in Tanzania, warning of a continued heavy security presence and curfews in some parts of the country.
In its latest advisory, the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania said that “after days of civil unrest, the curfew was lifted in Dar es Salaam.
"Other areas of the country may still be subject to curfew."
The embassy noted that a “heavy security presence persists nationwide,” with “movement restrictions and security checkpoints” continuing in many locations.
It also warned that “foreign nationals may experience increased attention from local security authorities, and there have been reports of temporary detentions.”
“Zanzibar is reported to be calm, and shops and ferries are operating normally," read the alert.
Police have reminded the public that “under Tanzanian law, the sharing of pictures or videos which cause panic is a criminal offence.”
The embassy added that “there are reports of security searching electronic devices for politically sensitive content.”
It also highlighted “intermittent internet outages,” with “certain apps reportedly blocked.”
The statement said “the ability to make payments via credit card is dependent on internet access,” though more locations can now accept card payments as access improves.
According to the advisory, stores of “food, fuel, and cash are still low in certain areas.”
It also advised travellers to confirm flights by phone before heading to airports, noting that “international airports are operational.”
The embassy urged U.S. citizens to “avoid demonstrations,” “avoid crowds,” “keep a low profile,” “monitor local media for updates,” and “be aware of your surroundings.”
U.S. citizens seeking assistance were directed to contact the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam or the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs.
One day ago, Tanzanian police 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.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday after being declared the winner of last Wednesday’s election with 98% of the vote.
Samia first came into office in 2021 as Tanzania’s first female president following the death of President John Magufuli.
