President Samia Suluhu Hassan's two biggest challengers from Tanzania's presidential election. Photo: AP PHOTO

Police in Tanzania's main city have fired gunshots and tear gas to disperse protesters who returned to the streets a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations.

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Protests broke out in Dar es Salaam and several other cities during the vote on Wednesday, with demonstrators infuriated by the exclusion of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's two biggest challengers from the presidential race, as well as what they say is increasing repression of government critics.

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