What to know about key political figures in Tanzania after deadly election violence

Tanzania is reeling from violence surrounding elections on Oct. 29 that some international observers say fell short of a free and fair vote.

Authorities face questions over the death toll after security forces tried to quell riots and opposition protests in the East African country. Leading opposition party Chadema has asserted that hundreds were killed.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who took office in 2021 after the death of her…