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After days of civil unrest, the curfew was lifted in Dar es Salaam. Other areas of the country may still be subject to curfew. Please check with local authorities. Heavy security presence persists nationwide. Movement restrictions and security checkpoints continue in many locations. Foreign nationals may experience increased attention from local security authorities, and there have been reports of temporary detentions.
Zanzibar is reported to be calm, and shops and ferries are operating normally.
Police have reminded the public that under Tanzanian law, the sharing of pictures or videos which cause panic is a criminal offense. There are reports of security searching electronic devices for politically sensitive content. Please be mindful of local laws.
Intermittent internet outages continue, with certain apps reportedly blocked. The ability to make payments via credit card is dependent on internet access. As access is restored nationwide, more locations can accept credit card payments. Stores of food, fuel, and cash are still low in certain areas. International airports are operational but confirm your flight via telephone prior to traveling to the airport.
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