Africa-Press – Ghana. Ghana has expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating political and human rights situation in Tanzania following the country’s general elections held on October 29, 2025.
It urged restraint, accountability and transparency from all actors involved.
In a statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the post-election environment in Tanzania “has unfortunately been characterised by significant security developments.”
This, it said, included “loss of lives, street clashes and violent stand-offs between the security forces and protesters, with considerable implications for the long-term stability of the country.”
Ghana extended condolences to bereaved families and sympathy to those injured in the violence, stressing its regret over the civilian casualties that have emerged from the tensions.
“Ghana particularly regrets the civilian casualties and extends heartfelt condolences to all the families who are grieving their loved ones lost to the unwarranted violence. We also wish speedy recovery to all those who have suffered injuries,” the statement said.
The Ministry affirmed its support for assurances by Tanzanian authorities to address impunity and uphold accountability, justice and respect for constitutional order.
It emphasized that effective policing and public order measures must form part of broader strategies aimed at protecting human rights, especially for protesters, and called on the Tanzanian government to ensure its security forces and related institutions uphold these obligations.
According to the statement, Ghana stressed “the need for enhanced efforts on the part of all stakeholders, including the authorities, political parties, civil society, protesters and the security forces to respect the rule of law and democracy while upholding good governance and safeguarding the civic space critical to preventing any violations and abuses.”
As a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Ghana aligned itself with calls made by the African Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations for maximum restraint and credible investigations into the post-election disturbances.
The statement said, “a fair, inclusive and equitable process anchored in the rule of law will provide the victims, including those detained and the alleged perpetrators, access to due process guaranteed under international human rights law.”
Ghana also urged the international community to extend necessary support to Tanzania as the country navigates its post-election challenges.
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