warning Americans to "reconsider travel" there "due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals." The warning is one tier below the highest Level 4 alert. "There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Tanzania," the State Department wrote in its advisory, adding "Violent crime is common. It includes assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and carjacking. Local police have limited resources to respond effectively to serious crime."
However, protests broke out in Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city, and several other cities during the vote. Demonstrators were enraged by the exclusion of the main opposition candidates in the presidential race and what they say is the increasing repression of government critics. Tanzania police declared a curfew amid the growing unrest. The government deployed the military on the streets in a bid to restore public order following reports of vandalism, looting and attacks on polling stations, particularly in major cities.
Tanzania's coffee production is projected to increase to 1.45 million 60-kilogram bags during the 2025/26 market year, driven by favorable weather and improved farming practices.
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