Zimbabwe's Government Endorses Disputed Tanzanian Election

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The government of Zimbabwe has congratulated the newly elected President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, on her victory in the disputed election held last week. Amid protests that left several dead, Hassan was declared the winner with 97.66% of the vote. President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe expressed his commitment to working closely with Hassan to strengthen ties between their countries. Hassan, who became Tanzania's first female President in 2021, said her victory was a sign of confidence in her leadership, but her speech sparked outrage among protesters who called for a clampdown on dissent.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Zimbabwean government has officially endorsed the disputed Tanzanian election, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa congratulating President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her victory.
  • The election was marred by protests that left several dead, with Hassan describing the protesters as "uncouth" and threatening a clampdown on dissent.
  • Hassan was declared the winner with an unassailable 31,91 million votes, representing 97,66 percent of the vote, amidst allegations of a tilted political playing field.
  • The Independent National Electoral Commission of Tanzania declared Hassan the winner on Saturday, November 9, 2025, with Hassan expected to be sworn in as President on Monday, November 3, 2025.
  • Mnangagwa expressed his commitment to working closely with Hassan on regional and international issues, highlighting the importance of strengthening ties between their countries.
  • Hassan's speech sparked outrage among protesters who called for a clampdown on dissent, with some labeling her "Madam Dictator" on social media.

Statistics:

  • 31,91 million: The number of votes received by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, representing 97,66 percent of the vote.
  • 97.66%: The percentage of the vote received by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in the disputed election.
  • 3, 2025: The date when President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to be sworn in as President of Tanzania.
  • 2021: The year when President John Pombe Magufuli died, making way for Hassan to become Tanzania's first female President.

Sources:

  • "Zimbabwe Congratulates Tanzania's President Elect" by New Zimbabwe (no date mentioned).
  • "Tanzania Sees Poll Violence Amid Claims of Vote Theft", The New York Times, November 11, 2025.