The U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam has issued a country-wide security alert following reports of demonstrations in multiple locations across Tanzania linked to today’s national elections.
According to the advisory, security services are actively responding to the situation, and U.S. government personnel in the country have been advised to shelter in place at their residences until further notice.
The Embassy noted that demonstrations have been reported in several regions, with varying levels of intensity, as tensions flare amid election-related activity. Citizens and residents are urged to avoid protest areas, steer clear of large crowds, maintain a low profile, and monitor local media for updates.
The alert encourages U.S. citizens in Tanzania to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive official notifications and situational updates directly from the Embassy.
For assistance, the Embassy provided the following contact information:
- Address: 686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani, P.O. Box 9123, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Phone: +255-22-229-4000
- Website: tz.usembassy.gov
- Consular Affairs (U.S.): +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
The advisory underscores the Embassy’s call for vigilance and calm, urging all individuals to remain aware of their surroundings as the electoral process unfolds and the security situation evolves.
