Tanzania’s President Samia promises clean elections in October

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pledged  that her administration will uphold internationally accepted standards of democracy in the country’s general election this year.

In her 27-minute New Year’s address broadcast live on State television, President Hassan described 2025 as a “special year” (mwaka maalum) for Tanzania to demonstrate progress in instilling democratic principles in politics and governance.