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The Tanzanian government has extended an invitation for talks with the opposition following a wave of deadly post-election violence that has left the nation on edge. Human rights organizations have raised alarm over the state of governance and freedoms in East Africa’s largest country, urging authorities to safeguard civil liberties as tensions continue to simmer.The call for dialogue comes just a day after the arrest of CHADEMA Secretary General Amani Golugwa, as the government intensifies its crackdown on individuals suspected of participating in post-election protests.Nearly a week after her inauguration—held at a military parade ground rather than the traditional stadium in Dar es Salaam—President Samia Suluhu Hassan has signaled a shift toward reconciliation. The president, who had previously imposed restrictions on opposition political activity, appears to be seeking a political truce.