U.S. announces review of Tanzania relations over post-election concerns

Tanzania is now at risk of straining its relations with the United States after Washington issued a stark warning of possible action against the East African nation. In its statement, the U.S. accuses Tanzania of escalating repression of religious freedom and free speech, citing persistent barriers to American investment and reports of violence against civilians in the days surrounding the October 29 elections. The diplomatic tension intensifies just as the Tanzania Police Force issues a tough warning against planned anti-government demonstrations, declaring that organisers of the “indefinite” mass protests will face the full force of the law.