The recent election which saw president Samia Suluhu Hassan win with 98% of the vote has exposed deep cracks in Tanzania’s democratic foundations. The landslide result - achieved amid opposition arrests, media restrictions, and reports of violence - has drawn widespread criticism from observers and foreign governments. What followed was unprecedented in Tanzania’s history: mass youth-led protests erupting across major cities, demanding electoral justice and democratic reform. The unrest reflects a broader generational awakening in Africa, where frustration with corruption, repression, and economic inequality is driving young citizens to demand accountability. With around 77% of the population aged under 35, the country’s future hinges on how leaders respond to this rising tide of civic resistance. Despite the violence and censorship surrounding the protests, they reveal a powerful truth: citizens are no longer content with symbolic democracy. Tanzania’s youth are asserting their right to shape their nation’s destiny. Going forward, the demand for a new constitution should be the priority.