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A Commonwealth delegation, led by former Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, met with Tanzania’s Presidential Commission to discuss violence related to the October 29, 2025, General Election. The talks, held in Dar es Salaam, aimed to support efforts in resolving unrest and outline the commission’s mandate. Further discussions are expected as the delegation continues its tour.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. A Commonwealth Secretariat delegation led by former Malawi President, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, has held talks with the Presidential Commission investigating incidents of violence during and after Tanzania’s October 29, 2025, General Election, as efforts intensify to find lasting solutions.
The meeting, which took place today, April 11, 2026, at the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) headquarters in Dar es Salaam, brought together the visiting delegation and members of the commission.
Dr Chakwera said the mission to Tanzania is primarily aimed at supporting efforts to resolve the unrest linked to the election period, stressing the need for a collective approach in finding a way forward.
“My delegation is in Tanzania to help seek solutions to what happened during and after the election. That is the priority for now; I will speak further after completing my visit,” he said.
On his part, the Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Othman Chande, said discussions largely focused on outlining the commission’s mandate and terms of reference, while urging the media to await a comprehensive briefing from the envoy after the visit.
Before the meeting, the Commonwealth representative held talks with the Registrar of Political Parties and leaders of various political parties.
The delegation is continuing with its working tour, which is expected to conclude on April 16, 2026, after visits to Zanzibar and Dodoma.
Tanzania has faced political unrest following its recent elections, with incidents of violence reported during and after the October 29, 2025, General Election. The Commonwealth’s involvement reflects international concern over the stability of the region and the need for a peaceful resolution. Previous elections in Tanzania have also been marred by allegations of irregularities and violence, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s political landscape. The current commission aims to investigate these issues and propose solutions to prevent future occurrences.
