DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 14 -- THE Islamic Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) and Islamic institutions in the country have congratulated President Samia Suluhu Hassan for his election as the President of the country and condemned the violence and destruction that occurred on October 29, 2025, and urged the government to identify and take action against those behind the incidents.

Grand Imam Masjid Maamur, Member of Scholarly Committee (BAKWATA) and Chairman of Mwinyi Baraka Islamic Foundation (MBIF), Sheikh Issa Othman Issa made the statement when addressing media outlets today, November 14, 2025, noting that the unrest that took place on the election day left significant impact on the Tanzanian citizens, including losses, theft, destruction of pr...