Tanzania’s government has advised citizens to remain at home during this year’s Independence Day celebrations.
This follows security tensions rise ahead of planned nationwide anti-government protests on December 9.
The directive was issued by Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba while delivering President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s holiday message.
The Prime Minister said that only essential workers should report to their duty stations.
The announcement comes a day after Nchemba urged the public to avoid the demonstrations, which human rights activists and opposition groups have called in response to alleged abuses following the disputed October election.
