The United States of America embassy in Tanzania has issued a security alert to US citizens ahead of an upcoming December 9, 2025, protest in Tanzania.
In a post on its official X account on Monday, December 1, 2025, the US embassy announced that the upcoming protest in Tanzania is likely to begin earlier
“Security alert for U.S. citizens: There are ongoing calls for nationwide anti-government demonstrations on December 9, but protest activity could begin as early as December 5,” the U.S. embassy said.
In the alert, the embassy refers back to past Tanzania elections, which destroyed public infrastructure, caused violence against civilians, internet shutdowns, and major travel disruptions.
“Recent unrest around Tanzania’s October 29 elections resulted in destruction of public infrastructure, violence against civilians, internet shutdowns, and major travel disruptions,” part of the alert read.
On their part, the embassy has warned US citizens travelling to Tanzania to be prepared for potential disruptions, including the possibility of unrest, nationwide curfews, and an internet blackout.
Likewise, the embassy warned of possible cancellation of ferries to Zanzibar, cancellation of international flights, and roadblocks enacted to enforce strict movement controls.
“Travelers to Tanzania over the next several weeks should be prepared for potential disruptions, including the possibility of unrest, nationwide curfews, an internet blackout, cancellation of ferries to Zanzibar, cancellation of international flights, and roadblocks enacted to enforce strict movement controls,” the US embassy added.
On the other hand, the US embassy noted that following recent unrest, foreign nationals have experienced increased attention from local security authorities, and security forces have searched electronics for evidence of connection to unrest or politically sensitive content.
