Security Brief for Tanzania prepared on: Jul 12, 2021 8:55:14 PM UTC Security Assessment Rating Security Rating for Tanzania: 3 - Moderate Sub-Ratings 1 2 3 4 5 Crime 4 Overall Rating: Security Services 4 3 Civil Unrest 3 Terrorism 3 Moderate Kidnapping 2 Geopolitical 3 Security Overview : Overview of Tanzania Violent and petty crime is relatively common in Tanzania and foreign travelers are often targeted due to their perceived relative wealth. Although the country has not seen any significant terrorist attacks since 1998, a number of small-scale terrorism incidents and outbreaks of political violence have occurred in some areas, particularly on Zanzibar and in the Pwani coastal region. However, the perpetrators of such attacks have rarely been identified and the risk to foreign travelers remains low. The conflict risk in the country is also low, with Dodoma generally maintaining good relations with its immediate neighbors. Unrest driven by a variety of socio- economic and political developments occurs sporadically in the country, particularly in the main urban centers. For the most part, these gatherings are peaceful, although there is a credible risk of localized violence during political demonstrations which may be aggressively dispersed by security forces. Related Advice: General guidelines to protect yourself against terrorism. Related Advice: Increasing your personal security while traveling. Related Advice: Avoiding and surviving kidnapping situations. No Current Security Alerts Other Alerts & Advisories Critical Alerts Entry/Exit: COVID-19 restrictions in Tanzania remain largely unchanged as of July 12 as compared with those in place in early June. Incident: COVID-19 restrictions Location(s): Nationwide (map) Time Frame: Indefinite Impact: Some business and travel disruptions Summary As of July 12, the COVID-19-related restrictions in force in Tanzania remain largely unchanged by comparison with the measure in effect during the first week of June. Under current directives, all travelers entering Tanzania must provide a negative result from a PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before arrival. Additionally, all incoming passengers must complete and submit an online Traveller's Surveillance Form within 24 hours before arrival. Travelers who will be in transit for more than 72 hours must be re-tested upon arrival. Moreover, all travelers arriving from or having traveled through India within the 14 days prior to entering Tanzania must take a rapid test on arrival followed by 14 days of mandatory quarantine at a government facility at their own expense. Tanzanian nationals returning from India, however, are reportedly allowed to quarantine in their homes under strict supervision. Additional measures put in place concerning cross-border traffic by commercial trucks and other cargo vehicles include: No more than three persons are allowed per vehicle. Drivers suspected of being infected with COVID-19 will be quarantined at designated facilities at their own expense. Crew members must declare their final destinations at the point of entry; only one stop will be allowed at government-designated locations. Drivers and crew members who possess negative results from COVID-19 tests may be randomly retested upon arrival. Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks. Advice Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements before departure, including possible self- isolation requirements. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Consider delaying travel if showing COVID-19-like symptoms as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Resources World Health Organization Alert begins: 07/12/2021 Warning Alerts Health: Ongoing COVID-19 activity in Sub-Saharan Africa during June 30. Maintain basic health precautions. Incident: COVID-19 transmission Location(s): Regionwide (map) Period: May-June 2021 Transmission: Respiratory (coughing, sneezing, speaking) Summary Several countries and territories continue to report COVID-19 transmission as of June 30. The following countries and territories have identified confirmed COVID-19 May 30-June 30. Countries are classified by risk of transmission according to the incidence rate over the past four weeks: Very high risk of transmission Seychelles Namibia Botswana Reunion High risk of transmission South Africa Cape Verde Zambia Moderate risk of transmission Rwanda Uganda Eritrea Low risk of transmission Zimbabwe Eswatini Mauritius Mayotte Liberia Gabon Kenya Mauritania Lesotho Sierra Leone Republic of Congo Equatorial Guinea Mozambique Angola DRC Sao Tome and Principe Senegal Cameroon Malawi Djibouti Cote d'Ivoire Burundi Togo Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Madagascar Gambia Comoros Sudan Somalia Benin Central African Republic Mali Nigeria Niger Burkina Faso Chad Background and Analysis Additional cases may be added to this list at any time as disease surveillance and testing continues. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral respiratory disease caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Human-to-human transmission occurs primarily through respiratory droplets from infected individuals or contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. Symptoms occur 1-14 days following exposure (average of 3-7 days). These symptoms typically include fever, fatigue, and dry cough; less common symptoms include headache, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, reddening of the eyes, skin rash, or discoloration of the fingers or toes. Symptoms may worsen to difficulty breathing, pneumonia, and organ failure - especially in those with underlying, chronic medical conditions. Some infected individuals display no symptoms. Multiple variants of COVID-19 have been identified globally, some of which spread more easily between people. COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed to frontline workers and the elderly in some countries, while other vaccines are in varying stages of development and clinical trials; more data is required to determine the efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19 variants. Older individuals and people of any age with chronic medical conditions or compromised immunity should consider postponing nonessential travel, including domestic travel, and take special precautions to avoid becoming ill, especially where sustained community transmission of COVID-19 is ongoing. All individuals should monitor their health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning from travel. Advice Emphasize basic health precautions, especially frequent handwashing with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable. Practice good coughing/sneezing etiquette (i.e., covering coughs and sneezes with a disposable tissue, maintaining distance from others, and washing hands). There is no evidence that antibiotics or antiviral medications will prevent this disease, highlighting the importance of diligent basic health precautions. Resources WHO coronavirus knowledge base WHO: Public health considerations while resuming international travel US CDC: Guidance for Businesses and Workplaces US CDC: Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak US CDC: Manage Anxiety and Stress New England Journal of Medicine: COVID Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions Alert begins: 06/30/2021 Security Intelligence SECURITY Armed Conflict: Armed Conflict - Tanzania The threat of inter-state conflict is remote, albeit with a small potential for instability along border regions due to refugees fleeing instability in Burundi. Burundian rebels are not currently believed to be using Tanzania as a staging ground for attacks across the border, although there are concerns that violence could spill-over into the Kigoma and Kagera regions should the tense political situation in Burundi deteriorate into a civil war. In recent years, there have been occasional unconfirmed reports of Burundian government forces attacking refugees in Tanzania, allegations rejected by both Bujumbura and Dodoma. Nonetheless, this increased instability in Burundi has negatively affected the security environment along the border, which has historically been characterized by the activities of armed bandits and smugglers. Civil Unrest: Civil unrest generally poses a moderate threat in Tanzania Civil unrest occasionally occurs on the mainland in major cities, typically driven by various socio-economic issues and political developments. Labor-related unrest is also relatively common. While most demonstrations are peaceful in Tanzania, violence can erupt at short notice due to aggressive crowd dispersal operations by security forces. Authorities have been known to ban or order security forces to disperse opposition-led demonstrations, resulting in the use of heavy-handed crowd control measures. This has particularly been the case regarding politically-motivated demonstrations, with the opposition accusing the CCM-led government of being increasingly authoritarian. Contacts and Communication: Emergency numbers and selected embassy contacts in Tanzania Emergency Services POLICE EMERGENCY 112 AMBULANCE EMERGENCY 112 FIRE EMERGENCY 112 INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CODE 255 Contact information for select embassies in Tanzania. Note: This information is subject to change. Australia - Consulate Belgium - Embassy Canada - High Commission Plot No. 431, Barack Obama Road, 5 38 Mirambo St. Mahando Street, Msasani Peninsular, Dar es Salaam Garden Avenue Dar es