France, Oct. 30 -- Authorities in Tanzania have imposed a curfew in Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city, following violent unrest between the police and protesters that erupted during Wednesday's general election which is expected to offer President Samia Suluhu Hassan a second term.

Police in Tanzania's main city of Dares Salaam fired gunshots and teargas on Thursday to disperse dozens of protesters who returned to the streets a day after elections were marred by violent demonstrations, Reuters reported.

Protests broke out in Dar es Salaam and several other cities during the presidential and parliamentary vote on Wednesday with demonstrators setting fire to vehicles anda local government office.

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