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What happens when elections are held, but competition is squeezed, voices are silenced, and the internet goes dark? Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections left behind more questions than answers—marked by blocked opposition parties, heavy security crackdowns, protests, and the most violent post-election period in the country’s recent history. Beyond the official results lies a deeper story about power, participation, and the cost of shrinking democratic space

In this upcoming webinar, the East and Horn of Africa Election Observers Network (E-HORN) will break down the electoral process—piece by piece—examining everything from electoral management and political violence to civic space restrictions and internet shutdowns. A sharp, evidence-based conversation aimed at naming the problems, connecting the dots, and turning hard lessons into real recommendations for Tanzania—and the region—before history repeats itself.

Details on the date and webinar link will be announced shortly.