Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has reaffirmed the Commonwealth's commitment to continued engagement with Tanzania in reinforcing democratic governance, the rule of law, and national reconciliation.
Furthermore, she stated that the Commonwealth supports ongoing efforts in the country and stands ready to assist in fostering a stable, inclusive, and credible political environment through dialogue and institutional reforms.
This was contained in a special message delivered by Special Envoy and former President of the Republic of Malawi, His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, at the Dar es Salaam State House today.
The Commonwealth noted that it is closely monitoring developments during and after the October 2025 General Election, seeking transparency and cooperation in advancing inter-party dialogue and strengthening institutional accountability.
Speaking while receiving the message, President Samia stated that Tanzania is addressing the situation through its national institutions, citing measures undertaken by the Government including the establishment of an independent Commission of Inquiry aimed at restoring stability and enhancing accountability.
She noted that the findings of the commission will inform subsequent actions, including accountability processes, reconciliation efforts, and institutional reforms, while the Government continues to facilitate dialogue through legally established platforms and broad stakeholder engagement.
For his part, Dr. Chakwera reiterated the Commonwealth's readiness to work with Tanzania in advancing the rule of law and national cohesion. Dr. Chakwera concluded his working visit to the country after assessing the political environment and holding consultations with a range of political and institutional stakeholder
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