Dodoma: Tanzania's incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party has secured a decisive victory in the presidential election, winning 97.66 percent of the vote, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, this victory marks a significant milestone as Hassan becomes the country's first elected female president. Initially serving as vice president from 2010 to 2021, she first assumed the presidency in March 2021 following the death of then-President John Magufuli from heart disease.

The election took place on Wednesday amid general elections that were marred by days of violent protests. Held every five years, these elections allow Tanzanians to choose the president, members of parliament, and local council representatives. This year, 17 parties fielded presidential candidates, with 18 contesting parliamentary and local seats.