(MENAFN) Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has emerged victorious in the country's general election, securing an overwhelming 97% of the vote, as confirmed by the official results released by the electoral commission on Saturday.

This win grants her a full five-year term as the democratically elected head of state. President Hassan had previously taken office in March 2021 after the death of her predecessor, President John Magufuli, and served out the remainder of his term.

According to the Tanzania Electoral Commission, voter participation was notably high, with nearly 87% of the 37.6 million registered voters casting their ballots.

President Hassan garnered more than 31.9 million votes, representing a staggering 97.66% of the total vote share.

While the election outcome was largely clear, the event was overshadowed by significant unrest.

As reported by a local news agency, protests erupted in several regions, with demonstrators tearing down campaign posters featuring Hassan’s image and setting government buildings on fire. In response, the police used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse the crowds, intensifying the violence.

The US Embassy noted major disruptions, including road closures affecting access to the international airport.

Additionally, Tanzania’s police chief, Camelius Wambura, announced the imposition of a curfew starting at 6:00 pm local time (15:00 GMT).

The country also faced widespread internet outages during the unrest.

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