DODOMA: Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pledged that investigations into unrest linked to the 2025 Tanzanian General Election will be conducted in line with the principles of the rule of law, accountability and justice.
The president said the country would also continue safeguarding peace, national unity and political stability, which she described as key pillars of national development.
Samia made the remarks while receiving a message from António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, delivered by the UN special envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga at State House in Chamwino, near the capital Dodoma.
Onanga-Anyanga is visiting the country to consult stakeholders and assess measures taken by authorities to strengthen political stability, national cohesion and adherence to the rule of law following unrest reported during and after the October 29, 2025 election.
Samia said the government was ready to receive and implement recommendations from an independent commission of inquiry established to investigate the incidents once it completes its work.
She said the commission’s findings would be important in promoting national reconciliation and informing ongoing constitutional reform discussions.
“The government is committed to ensuring that the process of addressing these incidents is conducted in accordance with the principles of the rule of law, accountability and justice, while safeguarding peace, national unity and political stability that have long underpinned the country’s development,” Samia said.
She added that the country would continue working with the United Nations and the international community to promote democracy, good governance and inclusive development.
Samia also thanked the UN chief for sending a special envoy to gain a deeper understanding of the situation and engage with a range of stakeholders.
Onanga-Anyanga said the United Nations recognised the country’s long-standing tradition of peace, political stability and national unity and valued its contribution to efforts to maintain peace across Africa.
UN commends Tanzania’s efforts to restore peace after elections
He said the UN welcomed steps taken by authorities following the incidents, including the establishment of an independent commission of inquiry, the commitment to inclusive national dialogue and the continuation of the constitutional reform process.
“These steps play an important role in strengthening national reconciliation, restoring public trust and building stronger democratic institutions in the country,” he said.
During his visit, Onanga-Anyanga met officials from several institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, the judiciary, parliament and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, as well as leaders of political parties.
He also held discussions with the chairperson and members of the commission of inquiry and other political and social stakeholders to gather a range of views on the events and the measures taken by the government.
The consultations would help the United Nations gain a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the October 29 incident and the government’s response to challenges that emerged during and after the elections, he said.
Onanga-Anyanga said he would present the outcome of the consultations to the UN secretary-general to further strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and the country.
