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Tanzania: General Elections

Asked by Navendu MishraLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 January 2026UIN 102864

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the conduct and outcome of the 29 October 2025 general election in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 17 November 2025 in response to Question 87702.

In addition, on 5 December, our High Commission in Dar es Salaam issued a statement alongside partners urging the Tanzanian government to address the shortcomings highlighted in the African Union and Southern African Development Community's preliminary election observation reports.

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