The U.S. issues New Travel Advisory For Tanzania, Warns Of Arrests
The US government has issued a new travel advise for Tanzania, urging Westerners against visiting the war-torn East African country amid ongoing political turmoil.
President Donald Trump’s administration issued a notification on Wednesday, November 5, warning of probable arrests and detentions of foreigners by Tanzanian law enforcement.
“Foreign nationals may experience increased attention from local security authorities, and there have been reports of temporary detentions,” the U.S. government warned.
The US government has verified a food, fuel, and cash shortage, as well as ongoing intermittent internet disruptions in various areas of the country.
“The ability to make payments via credit card is dependent on internet access. As access is restored nationwide, more locations can accept credit card payments,” the U.S. government stated.
The US Embassy in Tanzania likewise advised tourists to exercise extreme caution, avoid demonstrations, and be aware of their surroundings.
According to the US, while President Samia Suluhu’s administration removed the curfew, authorities have maintained restrictions in some areas and reinforced security checkpoints throughout the country.
Furthermore, foreigners were warned against violating the Tanzanian police’s directive not to share photographs or films that generate panic.
The US government stated that it had received credible reports of security officers examining electronic devices for politically sensitive content with foreigners, including Kenyans, and urged them to comply with the country’s laws.
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The travel alert comes as reports indicate that normal activities in the country have resumed just days after Suluhu was sworn in with 98% of the vote.
Tanzania’s general elections, held on October 29, 2025, were marred by unrest, with reports of hundreds killed, several injured, and some held in detention.
However, the country’s opposition has since called on the international community, including the International Criminal Court (ICC), to intervene and ensure justice for those killed during the post-election violence.
The U.S. issues New Travel Advisory For Tanzania, Warns Of Arrests
