Who Masterminded Election Violence | Tanzania News

Tanzania News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

A new high-stakes commission, led by retired Justice Shaban Ali Lila, is racing against a 150-day deadline to uncover who masterminded, funded, and executed the election violence that erupted after October 29, 2025. Unlike its predecessor, this panel—comprising international and Tanzanian justices—is laser-focused on naming perpetrators, investigating abnormal deaths, missing persons, and excessive force. With public testimony and document reviews underway, the commission is urging witnesses to come forward via a dedicated hotline, as the president demands accountability for those who…