DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: The United Nations has commended Tanzania for measures taken to restore peace and stability following disturbances linked to the October 29, 2025 General Election.
The praise was delivered by Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union, during a courtesy meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, in Dar es Salaam.
“I commend the government of Tanzania for the steps it has taken to restore peace and stability following the disturbances that occurred during and after the October 2025 General Elections,” Mr Onanga-Anyanga said.
The meeting marked the envoy’s first official engagement after arriving in the country and served as the starting point for consultations with government officials and other national stakeholders.
Mr Onanga-Anyanga is visiting Tanzania as a special envoy of UN Secretary-General António Guterres to explore how the United Nations can support the country’s efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, advance reform processes and promote national unity through inclusive reconciliation.
During the meeting, the envoy also congratulated President Samia Suluhu Hassan for what he described as calm and prudent leadership during a challenging period.
He particularly welcomed the government’s decision to establish a Commission of Inquiry to investigate events surrounding the October 29, 2025 General Election.
The commission, chaired by former Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, was praised by the envoy as credible and professional, with standards comparable to international practice.
Mr Onanga-Anyanga said the diverse professional backgrounds of the commission’s members strengthen its independence and enhance the quality of its work.
He also commended the government’s efforts to rebuild public confidence and restore normalcy after the disturbances, highlighting what he described as wisdom and restraint in addressing the challenges that emerged during the electoral period.
The envoy further welcomed the national recovery and reform agenda launched by the government in January 2026 under the theme “Repair – Rebuild – Renew”, describing it as an important framework for strengthening democratic governance, advancing reforms and promoting national reconciliation.
As part of his visit, Mr Onanga-Anyanga is scheduled to meet leaders of several political parties, including CHADEMA, ACT-Wazalendo, CHAUMA and Chama Cha Mapinduzi, to exchange views on governance, democratic processes and national cohesion.
He will also hold consultations with the Speaker of the National Assembly Mussa Azzan Zungu, the Chief Justice George Masaju and President Samia Suluhu Hassan, representing the three pillars of state authority.
The envoy reaffirmed the United Nations’ readiness to continue working closely with Tanzania to support efforts aimed at strengthening democratic institutions, promoting inclusive dialogue and safeguarding lasting peace and stability.
For his part, Amb Kombo expressed appreciation for the continued cooperation between Tanzania and the United Nations.
“We value our partnership with the United Nations and remain committed to strengthening democratic governance, maintaining national unity and safeguarding peace and stability,” he said.
He added that Tanzania will continue working closely with the UN and will seek its support whenever necessary in advancing national development and stability.
