Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu vows to fight graft, protect liberties

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan (centre) inspects a military honor guard at the State House in Dar es Salaam, on March 19, 2021. PHOTO | AFP

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu on Thursday assured citizens of civil liberties and vowed to end endemic corruption in the government.

In a speech to mark 60 years of the country’s independence, Suluhu also pledged to fight for her country’s image abroad, including strengthening diplomatic and economic ties in the region and beyond.