- CNN released an exposé showing how Tanzanian police officers publicly shot and killed innocent civilians during the post-election violence in October
- The distressing videos angered the Tanzanian government, prompting an immediate response that neither confirmed nor denied the report.
- Madowo was angered by the answer claiming that it was an afterthought
CNN reporter Larry Madowo has mocked the Tanzanian government’s response following the release of an exposé that showed police officers shooting protesters during and after the chaotic October 29 election.
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How did CNN get the videos from Tanzania?
CCN released the videos after weeks of analyzing them to determine their authenticity. Madowo asked the citizens of Tanzaniaincluding journalists and human rights activists, to share with him videos of police brutality during bad elections to be exposed.
The Tanzanian government shut down all media, making the distribution of information impossible. This, according to opposition leaders and human rights organizations, paved the way for the police to crack down on protesters with impunity.
Although many violations were documented, the clampdown on media freedom and government intimidation prevented Tanzanian journalists from reporting such incidents.
On Friday, November 21, Madowo and his CNN crew released the revelations showing how police officers openly shot and killed innocent civilians, many of whom were filmed fleeing and surrendering.
A pregnant mother who was caught escaping to safety after being caught in the fighting, was shot dead by security officers.
How did the Tanzanian government respond to CNN?
Those sad videos defamed the Tanzanian government, making it give half answers, neither confirming nor denying.
“The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has considered the film recently published by CNN about the event of October 29, 2025. The government is currently reviewing and reviewing the content of the film. Official answers will be given after the completion of the evaluation,” the statement read.
Madowo was angered by the response and responded through his social media pages.
The Tanzanian government did not respond to our detailed inquiries before we published. Now they are saying this (referring to the Tanzanian government’s statement),” the talented writer said.
In another post, Madowo claimed that there were serious efforts by the Suluhu government to stop the airing of the revelations, but the CNN staff refused to respond to their demands and threats.
“The Tanzanian government tried to prevent this information from coming out. But we are telling the world,” said Madowo, the producer of the disclosure.
In Tanzania, journalists and online content creators have faced arrest, bans, and surveillance by security agencies.
All international media were barred from entering during the election.
How many people were killed in Tanzania?
Until now it is not known how many people were killed during the unrest, but the opposition and human rights organizations estimate the number to be more than 3000.
The Tanzanian government has disputed the figure, but has not released any information about what it knows about the killings.
Madowo said he spoke to more than 100 Tanzanians who gave a bad picture of the results of the fighting.
Last week, the BBC also released disturbing videos that showed police officers shooting protesters indiscriminately.
Some, especially women, were recorded collapsing and crying for help after being shot.
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