DODOMA: Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi reaffirmed its commitment to democratic governance and peaceful political participation during talks with a senior United Nations envoy following the country’s 2025 general election.
The party’s secretary-general, Asha-Rose Migiro, made the remarks in Dodoma during a meeting with Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union and head of the United Nations Office to the African Union.
Onanga-Anyanga, who is based in Addis Ababa, is visiting Tanzania as a special envoy of António Guterres as part of consultations with national stakeholders on the political outlook following the Oct. 29, 2025 general election and broader efforts to strengthen peace, democracy and national unity.
During the talks, Migiro said Tanzania remains guided by regional and international democratic principles, including the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
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She also pointed to legal reforms within the country’s electoral framework, including new electoral laws adopted in 2024 aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and public confidence in the electoral process.
The discussions also addressed incidents of violence reported in some areas during and after the election, which resulted in deaths and property damage, including attacks on party offices. Officials said measures had been taken to restore peace and stability.
Both sides stressed the importance of continued dialogue and reconciliation among national stakeholders.
Migiro said Tanzania would continue cooperating with the international community to promote peace, security and inclusive development, while the ruling party reaffirmed its commitment to national unity and democratic governance.
