The United Republic of Tanzania has spoken out following the remarks issued by 17 Western Countries after the post-election violence.

In a statement released by the government communication unit on December 5th, 2025, Tanzania urged the international community to form the Commission to investigate the post-election violence and produce a verifiable report.

Tanzania acknowledged the role of the international community in promoting democracy and socio-political developments in the country.

“While acknowledging the role of the international community in the promotion of democracy and socio-political developments in the country, it is equally important to recognize the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry that will investigate the post-election violence and produce the report,” read part of the notice.

17 Countries that Issued Remarks

These include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union Delegation, Finland, France, Ghana, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United Nations Human Rights Council, the United States of America and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.

On October 29th, 2025, Tanzania held general elections that turned deadly, resulting in protests in major cities across the country.

Public and private properties were vandalized, many lives were lost and citizens sustained both minor and serious injuries.

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Tanzania Plea to Western Countries

Tanzania also said such remarks from Western countries undermine the mutual trust and diplomatic respect that underpin strong international relations.

They said the Commission’s report will bring about a better understanding of how the events unfolded and have consultative discussions for future engagements.

“The findings of the report will bring about understanding of the unfortunate events that occurred and form the basis for future constructive engagement,” read part notice.

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Tanzania remains committed to constructive international cooperation for peace and development and respectfully calls upon all stakeholders to allow national mechanisms to implement steps and measures taken by the government.

The government invited the international community and development partners to continue engaging on all matters of mutual interest as equal partners.

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Samia Suluhu Hassan, the President of Tanzania and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in a Military Uniform Together with other Generals. PHOTO/ Courtesy