ADDIS ABABA: Tanzania has welcomed Sudan’s transitional government return to Khartoum and reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s sovereignty, calling for sustained international engagement to stabilise both countries and reinforce regional peace.
Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo said Sudan’s move to re-establish its transitional authority in the capital marked an important step towards restoring governance and rebuilding state institutions following years of conflict.
“We welcome the return of the Sudanese transitional government to Khartoum. This marks a significant step by the people of Sudan toward the restoration of state authority, the resumption of normal life, and the initiation of reconstruction,” Kombo said in a statement.
He urged the international community to maintain support for Sudan’s political transition through inclusive, nationally led dialogue, describing it as essential for long-term stability.
Kombo made the remarks during a Peace and Security Council ministerial meeting at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, where regional leaders reviewed stabilisation efforts in Sudan and Somalia.
Sudan has faced prolonged political instability and conflict, which have weakened state institutions, damaged infrastructure and displaced millions of people. Efforts to restore governance and rebuild administrative structures are widely seen as critical to preventing further regional instability.
On Somalia, Kombo reiterated Tanzania’s support for the country’s territorial integrity and warned against actions that could undermine national unity.
“We strongly underscore the need to respect Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence,” he said, noting that these principles were protected under Somalia’s constitution, African Union frameworks and the United Nations Charter.
Somalia has faced decades of insecurity, insurgency and political fragmentation, although recent reforms and international support have strengthened federal institutions and security forces.
Kombo said Somalia’s future must be determined by its citizens through inclusive dialogue and political consensus, while urging international partners to continue supporting stabilisation efforts in coordination with national authorities.
He also emphasised the importance of constructive engagement between Somalia and Somaliland, the self-declared autonomous region, to promote dialogue and reduce tensions.
Tanzania commended countries contributing troops and police to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, recognising their role in peacekeeping and strengthening national security institutions.
Tanzania’s position reflects its broader foreign policy emphasis on diplomacy, multilateral cooperation and regional stability, particularly through African Union mechanisms aimed at resolving conflicts and supporting post-conflict recovery.
Diplomats say sustained political engagement and coordinated international support will be essential to ensuring lasting stability in Sudan and Somalia, as African nations work to strengthen governance and security across the region.
