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Tanzania: Politics and Government

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 June 2025UIN 56233

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of levels of (a) political freedom and (b) democratic governance in Tanzania, in the context of recent detentions of (i) opposition figures and (ii) activists.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK continuously keeps policies regarding partner countries under review, including the implications of domestic political and governance developments. The Minister for Africa will continue to raise specific concerns with his ministerial counterparts.

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