Commonwealth envoys hold talks with Commission of Inquiry into Oct 29 violence

DAR ES SALAAM: A Commonwealth Secretariat delegation led by former Malawi President, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, has held talks with the Presidential Commission investigating incidents of violence during and after Tanzania’s October 29, 2025, General Election, as efforts intensify to find lasting solutions.

The meeting, which took place today, April 11, 2026, at the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) headquarters in Dar es Salaam, brought together the visiting delegation and members of the commission.

Dr Chakwera said the mission to Tanzania is primarily aimed at supporting efforts to resolve the unrest linked to the election period, stressing the need for a collective approach in finding a way forward.

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“My delegation is in Tanzania to help seek solutions to what happened during and after the election. That is the priority for now; I will speak further after completing my visit,” he said.

On his part, the Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Othman Chande, said discussions largely focused on outlining the commission’s mandate and terms of reference, while urging the media to await a comprehensive briefing from the envoy after the visit.

Before the meeting, the Commonwealth representative held talks with the Registrar of Political Parties and leaders of various political parties.

The delegation is continuing with its working tour, which is expected to conclude on April 16, 2026, after visits to Zanzibar and Dodoma.