How diaspora struggled to reach relatives during post-poll unrest
A scene in the streets of Dar es Salaam on the Election Day on 29 October. Internet shutdowns disrupted communication between Tanzanians abroad and their families at home. PHOTO | FILE
Dar es Salaam. For Tanzanians in the diaspora, the 2025 elections were expected to unfold like any other national exercise.
Few anticipated that what would follow on October 29 and after would devastate lives not only within the country but also across oceans, affecting families who rely heavily on the financial and emotional bond that ties them to home.
