New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Chaos has gripped the East African nation of Tanzania amid a disputed election, with the opposition party claiming that over 700 people have been killed since Wednesday.

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan-the East African country's first female leader-secured victory in presidential polls on Saturday, grabbing a whopping 97.66% of votes, but the general election was one marred by violence and controversy.

Protests erupted across Tanzania this week amid widespread allegations of election rigging.

The two main opposition figures contesting against Hassan were either barred from contesting or disqualified from the race, making the incumbent President's victory all but certain.

Tundu Lissu of the Chadema party was...