DODOMA-The Tanzania Police Force announces that, as of 9 December 2025, the security situation across the country remains calm. The security and defence organs are actively strengthening measures to safeguard citizens' lives and property.
"The Tanzania Police Force would like to inform the general public that, as of this afternoon (9 December 2025), the security situation across the country is calm.
"The security and defence organs are continuing to strengthen security nationwide, while safeguarding the lives and property of citizens.
"The Police Force also urges members of the public to disregard circulating videos and still images on social media that claim demonstrations have begun.
"These reports are false. The images being circulated are not from current events; they are from earlier incidents, including events that occurred on 29, 30, and 31 October 2025. Some images are from even earlier dates-for example, an incident in June 2025 involving initiation ceremonies by the Maasai community in a TANAPA forest in Arusha City.
"It should also be noted that the purported “peaceful demonstrations” were prohibited effective 5 December 2025 because they did not meet the legal requirements set out in applicable laws, including the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania (1977) and the Police and Auxiliary Police Act (Chapter 322).
"We therefore urge all citizens to continue complying with the law for the benefit of everyone."
