Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory warning its citizens against travelling to Tanzania following violent protests that erupted after the country’s October 29 general elections.
In a statement released on Thursday, through the embassy in Nairobi, the ministry said widespread riots had broken out across several parts of Tanzania, prompting authorities to impose a curfew and restrict internet access.
“In light of the riots that broke out in Tanzania following the elections held on October 29, 2025, during which a curfew was imposed and access to the internet was disrupted, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Israeli citizens avoid travelling to the country at this time,” the statement read.
Israel’s embassy in Nairobi oversees diplomatic and consular affairs in Tanzania.
The ministry also urged Israeli nationals already in Tanzania to exercise extreme caution and adhere to local security directives.
“Israelis staying in Tanzania are advised to stay away from areas of friction and gatherings, remain in a safe place, comply with the instructions of local security authorities, follow developments in the media as much as possible, and prepare for possible disruptions in the supply of food, electricity, and communications.”
The advisory comes amid growing tension in Tanzania, where post-election unrest has led to reports of clashes between protesters and security forces.
The government has imposed movement restrictions in key urban areas to contain the situation.
The Israeli government said it is closely monitoring developments and has provided emergency contact options for citizens in distress.
“In an emergency, you can contact the emergency line of the Israeli Embassy in Kenya, whose number is +254-110150031, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Situation Center by phone at +972-5303155,” the ministry said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would continue to assess the situation and provide updates as needed.
The US embassy in Tanzania had on Wednesday evening issued a security alert to its citizens, urging them to stay indoors and avoid moving around.
Tanzania held general elections on Wednesday.
Protests, however, disrupted the polls after protesters stormed stations in various parts of the country, destroying ballot boxes and scattering the ballot papers.
Election Day was marked by sporadic violence and protests in Dar es Salaam, where police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators demanding electoral reforms and greater political freedoms.
Protesters lit fires along major roads, vandalised buses, and damaged public infrastructure. Several people were reported injured.
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Alfred Chalamila said the government would take firm action against those “disrupting peace” in the city.
Police later imposed a curfew in parts of the commercial capital.
Tanzania's chief of police, Camelius Wambura, declared that curfew would start at 6 pm and urged people to stay indoors.
He did not say when the restrictions would be lifted.
Reports said that voter turnout in Dar es Salaam was low
when polls opened on Wednesday, with many hesitant to show up amid safety
concerns.
