The Tanzanian government has responded to international concerns over unrest following the October 29, 2025, elections, emphasizing the role of a national Commission of Inquiry in investigating the post-election events.
In a statement issued on December 5, 2025, Dar es Salaam reassured development partners of its commitment to peace, stability, and constructive engagement.
The statement, referencing remarks from countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and organizations such as the European Union and the United Nations Human Rights Council, stressed that Tanzania values the international community’s input on democratic and socio-political matters.
However, it highlighted that national mechanisms, specifically the Commission of Inquiry, are the appropriate channels to examine the disturbances and provide factual conclusions.
Tanzania noted that a meeting held on November 28, 2025, between the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation and members of the diplomatic corps had addressed some of these concerns.
The government urged international actors to allow domestic processes to unfold, pointing out that the Commission’s findings will inform future policy and cooperation strategies.
The Commission of Inquiry is tasked with investigating the violence that followed the elections, providing an official record of events, and recommending measures to prevent recurrence.
Dar es Salaam indicated that the process is central to achieving accountability and national reconciliation, signaling a preference for homegrown solutions over external intervention.
The Tanzanian government also expressed readiness to maintain ongoing engagement with all development partners, framing the relationship as one of equal partnership.
This comes amid heightened regional attention, with countries such as Kenya closely monitoring electoral processes and post-election stability in neighboring Tanzania, given historical instances where unrest has had cross-border implications.