OCTOBER 29 INCIDENT PROBE: Samia pledges justice, stability

DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has said the government is committed to ensure that investigations into the October 29th, 2025 incidents are conducted in accordance with the principles of the rule of law, accountability and justice.

She also said the country will continue to safeguard peace, national unity and political stability, which have long formed the foundation of Tanzania’s development.

President Samia made the remarks yesterday while receiving a message from Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres, delivered by the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga at Chamwino State House in Dodoma.

Mr Onanga-Anyanga is in Tanzania to gather views from various stakeholders and assess measures taken by the government to strengthen political stability, national cohesion and adherence to the rule of law, following unrest reported during and after the 2025 General Election.

President Samia said the government is ready to receive and act on recommendations from the Independent Commission of Inquiry once it completes its work.

She stressed that the recommendations will play an important role in strengthening national reconciliation and guiding ongoing constitutional reform efforts.

“The government of Tanzania is committed to ensuring that the process of addressing these incidents is conducted in line with the principles of the rule of law, accountability and justice, while safeguarding peace, national unity and political stability that have long underpinned the country’s development,” she said.

President Samia added that Tanzania will continue to work closely with the United Nations and the international community to promote democracy, good governance and inclusive development.

She also thanked the UN Secretary-General for sending a special envoy to Tanzania to gain a deeper understanding of the situation and engage with various stakeholders.

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For his part, Mr OnangaAnyanga said the United Nations recognises Tanzania as a country with a long-standing tradition of peace, political stability and national unity, and appreciates its contribution to efforts aimed at maintaining and strengthening peace across Africa.

He said the UN welcomes steps taken by the government following the incidents, particularly the establishment of an Independent Commission of Inquiry, the commitment to inclusive national dialogue and the continuation of the constitutional reform process.

“These steps play an important role in strengthening national reconciliation, restoring public trust and building stronger democratic institutions in the country,” he said.

During his visit, Mr Onanga-Anyanga held discussions with leaders of various national institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, the Judiciary of Tanzania, the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, as well as leaders of political parties.

He also met with the chairperson and members of the Independent Commission of Inquiry and other political and social stakeholders to gather diverse perspectives on the events and measures taken by the government.

Mr Onanga-Anyanga said the consultations will help the United Nations gain a clearer understanding of the events surrounding the October 29 incident and the government’s efforts to address challenges that arose during and after the elections.

He pledged to present the findings of the consultations to the UN Secretary-General to further strengthen engagement and cooperation between the United Nations and Tanzania.