In a press release issued on Friday, December 5, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation confirmed that it had received official statements from international partners, NGOs, and other diplomatic missions questioning how the government handled demonstrations and political unrest after the polls.
The government acknowledged the important role the international community plays in supporting democracy and social development in Tanzania.
It also announced that it would set up an Independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate the alleged post-election violence and prepare a full report.
On October 29, police and protestors clashed in several towns, with tear gas and heavy security presence reported across the country.
Tanzania reiterated its commitment to peaceful engagement, saying it remained open to working with global partners to strengthen governance and stability.
On October 29, police and protestors clashed in several towns, with tear gas and heavy security presence reported across the country.
Tanzania reiterated its commitment to peaceful engagement, saying it remained open to working with global partners to strengthen governance and stability.
However, it also urged all stakeholders—local and international—to respect national procedures and give the government room to implement its measures through established institutions.
Countries that voiced concern included the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
Countries that voiced concern included the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
Statements were also released by the European Union Delegation, United Nations Human Rights Council, Ghana, Slovakia, Finland, and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.
The Ministry noted that these reactions came barely a week after a detailed meeting on November 28, 2025, between the Foreign Affairs Minister and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
International attention intensified after Kenyan CNN journalist Larry Madowo aired an investigative report showing allegations of a security crackdown and what appeared to be mass graves linked to the unrest. The findings sparked global calls for accountability and transparency.
The Ministry noted that these reactions came barely a week after a detailed meeting on November 28, 2025, between the Foreign Affairs Minister and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
International attention intensified after Kenyan CNN journalist Larry Madowo aired an investigative report showing allegations of a security crackdown and what appeared to be mass graves linked to the unrest. The findings sparked global calls for accountability and transparency.
