Election Protests Erupt in Tanzania as Internet is Shut Down and Curfew Imposed

Protesters have taken to the streets for a second day in Tanzania, following a disputed election in which the ruling part announced that the incumbent, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, had won 96.99% of the votes, according to the AP. Chaos broke out following Wednesday's election, in which any main opposition leaders were barred from running. In response, the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi or CCM party, deployed the military, shut down the Internet and set up a curfew.