US announces visa restrictions on Tanzanian officials over vote
Restrictions target officials allegedly involved in undermining the country's general elections held in October
19 January 2021 - 22:33
Washington — Secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Tuesday announced visa restrictions on Tanzanian officials the US considers to be “responsible for or complicit in undermining” the East African country’s October general elections.
Incumbent President John Magufuli secured a second five-year term in the vote that saw him garner more than 88% of the ballots cast. Opponents said the result was fraudulent and Tundu Lissu, the main opposition leader, has vowed to push ahead with nationwide street protests...
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