ProtestsPolitical situation and disruption to services and supplies

General elections took place in Tanzania on 29 October.

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Check with your airline or travel provider for the latest information before travelling to airports or other transport hubs.

There are fuel, cash and water access challenges across the country. Some supermarkets are running low on food supplies due to the closure of Dar es Salaam port. Public hospitals are reporting shortage of medical supplies.

British nationals are advised to:

• limit movements
• adhere to the curfews
• monitor local media
• follow the advice of the local authorities
• stay away from all demonstrations, rallies, and large crowds

There is some disruption to mobile networks, the internet and social media.

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