Mange Kimambi, a well-known Tanzanian activist and outspoken government critic plead for international intervention in Tanzania, claiming that thousands of civilians have been killed in the aftermath of disputed elections and protest crackdowns.
Her message came shortly after Trump announced that U.S. special forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in what he described as a major operation to restore democracy.
In her post, Kimambi alleged that more than 10,000 Tanzanians had been shot and killed by security forces for protesting against what she termed a “fraudulent election” and an “illegitimate government.”
She directly appealed to Trump, urging him to replicate in Tanzania what she said had been done in Venezuela.
“Tanzanians are begging for your help,” Kimambi wrote, describing the situation as desperate and accusing regional bodies, including the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), of failing to protect citizens or hold authorities accountable.
Her remarks reflect growing anger among sections of the Tanzanian opposition and diaspora communities, who have accused the government of violently suppressing demonstrations and silencing dissent.
While official figures from Tanzanian authorities sharply dispute claims of mass killings, rights groups have previously raised concerns over excessive use of force during protests and restrictions on political freedoms.
The Tanzanian government has not responded directly to Kimambi’s appeal, but it has consistently dismissed allegations of election fraud and human rights abuses, insisting that recent elections were conducted lawfully and peacefully.
Kimambi’s call for foreign intervention is likely to deepen debate over sovereignty, international involvement, and the limits of external pressure in Africa’s domestic political crises.
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