Tanzania, June 26 -- Dodoma. The government has suspended public political rallies by all political parties, citing security concerns and what it described as signs of potential public disorder ahead of the upcoming Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba).

The announcement was made in Parliament on Friday, June 26, 2026, by Home Affairs Minister, Mr Patrobas Katambi, while responding to a procedural question raised by Dodoma Urban MP, Mr Paschal Chinyele, CCM.

Mr Chinyele sought clarification on whether the government was aware of reports circulating about planned demonstrations that had raised public concern and what measures were being taken to safeguard citizens and their property.

National Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zun...