Global News Podcast Tanzania: Hundreds feared dead in post-election violence
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Nov 1, 2025 Tanzania faces grave violence with reports of hundreds killed amid protests over election disputes. Eyewitnesses recount chilling accounts of military raids and alleged abuses by security forces. Meanwhile, the U.S. courts mandate the continuation of vital food aid despite a government shutdown. A significant resignation in Israel sheds light on military accountability, while scientists make strides with a groundbreaking antivenom that protects against multiple snakebites. Lastly, Egypt celebrates the grand opening of its billion-dollar museum, stirring both national pride and calls for restitution of artifacts.
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Tanzania Death Toll Disputed
- Diplomats and opposition figures claim hundreds were killed in post-election clashes in Tanzania amid an internet shutdown.
- The government denies large-scale killings and says it lacks consolidated casualty figures.
Government Admits Information Gaps
- Tanzania's foreign minister acknowledged uncertainty about casualty numbers and property damage after protests.
- The admission suggested gaps in official information and fuelled international concern.
Border Witnesses Fear Night Arrests
- BBC reporter Victor Kinani described people fearing night-time door-to-door military detentions near the Kenyan border.
- He reported locals seeing army patrols and young people being picked up after daytime protests.