Tanzania’s Police Force has issued a fresh warning against planned
anti-government demonstrations, saying security agencies are monitoring
organisers who had called for nationwide “peaceful and indefinite” protests
that failed to materialise on Independence Day.
In a public notice on Wednesday, the Police Force said that despite
circulating calls for demonstrations on December 9, organisers were unable to
mobilise the protests, which authorities have outlawed.
Police stated that the country “woke up in a safe and peaceful state,”
crediting joint operations with other defence and security agencies.
The statement reiterated earlier warnings issued on December 3 and December
5, in which police said groups behind the planned demonstrations were encouraging
supporters to deploy 13 criminal methods intended to disrupt the country’s
economic and social stability.
Authorities claim these plans were being coordinated through online
platforms and other channels.
“We have closely monitored them for an extended period, including since
yesterday, December 9, 2025, through online clubs and other communication
channels they were using to plan and mobilize,” the statement read.
Police said the organisers’ intention, after failing to mobilise the
Independence Day protests, was to take to the streets on December 10 in
defiance of the law.
The police emphasised that the demonstrations, which organisers refer to as
peaceful, were declared illegal on December 5 because they do not meet
requirements under the 1977 Constitution and the Police and Auxiliary Police
Act, Chapter 322.
Authorities maintain that the protests would pose a threat to national
security.
“The Police Force continues to remind, emphasize, and warn them not to
proceed,” the spokesperson said.
“What they call peaceful and indefinite demonstrations were banned as of December
5 because they do not meet the legal requirements.”
The statement also assured the public that security agencies would continue
to enforce calm and normalcy throughout the country.
“We will continue to safeguard the security of our country, as well as your
lives and property, so you may continue with your daily activities as normal,”
the police said.
Authorities warned that anyone attempting to defy the ban or disrupt
economic and social activities would face firm action.
The police accused organisers of misleading supporters with the intention of
destabilising the country.
“If anyone attempts to defy the laws of the country with the intention of
endangering national security or halting economic and social activities, we
will take appropriate action to ensure the country remains safe,” the statement
added.
The Police Force called on citizens to continue with their daily activities
and comply with instructions issued by security agencies.
It also urged the public to abide by national laws to maintain peace and
safety.
“All these measures are being taken to ensure that our nation remains safe
and that all peace-loving Tanzanians continue to remain secure at all times,”
the statement concluded.
